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Home My WebLink About1629 Howard Avenue - Staff Report�� , HURLINGAME � CITY OF BURLINGAME Community Development Department MEMORANDUM DATE: June 20, 2019 TO FROM Planning Commission Ruben Hurin, Planning Manager Director's Report Meeting Date: June 24, 2019 SUBJECT: FYI — REVIEW OF CHANGES REQUESTED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSOIN TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED DESIGN REVIEW PROJECT AT 1629 HOWARD AVENUE, ZONED R-1. Summary: An application for Design Review for a new, two-story single family dwelling and detached garage at 1629 Howard Avenue, zoned R-1, was approved by the Planning Commission on February 25, 2019 (see attached February 25, 2019 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes). A building permit for the project has not yet been issued. At that hearing, the Planning Commission voted to approve the project based upon the following revision being reviewed by the Commission as an FYI item prior to issuance of a building permit: that prior to issuance of a building permit for the project, the applicant shall submit an FYI to the Planning Commission that shows a revised landscape plan; that the revised landscape plan shall show a 7-foot tall fence that complies with Chapter 25.78 of the Burlingame Municipal Code along the rear property line and additional landscape screening along the rear property line; and that the applicant shall provide documentation to show that the property owner to the rear the subject property (at 144 Occidental Avenue) has reviewed and agrees to the revised landscape changes. Please refer to the attached letter submitted by the project architect, dated June 12, 2019, in response to the Commission's direction as it pertains to the condition of approval above. The landscape plan, date stamped June 13, 2019, has been revised to show a new 7-foot tall fence along the rear property line (will be limited to 6-foot solid + 1-foot of lattice), two new landscape trees in the right, rear corner of the lot (Raywood Ash and Chinese Tallow), and a privacy hedge along the rear property line. Staff would note that the new trees will be required to be 24-inch box size. Other than the clarifications detailed in the applicant's letter and revised landscape plan, 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, Planning Manager Attachments: Explanation letter submitted by the architect, date stamped June 12, 2019 February 25, 2019 Planning Commission Minutes Revised landscape plan, date stamped June 13, 2019 . June 12t", 2019 City of Burlingame Planning Department Ruben Hurin FYI Condition of Approval Re: Cittadini Residence — Planning Commission FYI Project Address: 1629 Howard Avenue APN/Lot No. — 028-316-280 Condition of Approval No. 2: ARCHITECTURE ALLURE .,,..�..---._�_. �n�__ �o�; .�a��:.��.,� ;Ur� � �� 2G19 I?Y" i�F Qt1r�L�C�4GAf+rE :n ^�_ ^�.;�;��.�I��:_a Dlv. That prior to issuance of a building permit for the project, the applicant shall submit an FYI to the Planning Commission that shows a revised landscape plan; that the revised landscape plan shall show a 7-foot tall fence that complies with Chapter 25.78 of the Burlingame Municipal Code along the rear property line and additional landscape screening along the rear property line; and that the applicant shall provide documentation to show that the property owner to the rear the subject property (at 144 Occidental Avenue) has reviewed and agrees to the revised landscape changes. Response: The Landscape Plan has been revised to show a 7-foot tall fence and additional landscape screening along the rear property line. Attached is a copy of the Notification Letter mailed to the property owner at 144 Occidental Avenue on June 6th. The property owner, Jay Kershner, confirmed receipt of the Landscape Plan and Notification Letter via email on Sunday, June 9th The property owner also requested a PDF version of the Landscape Plan which was emailed to him on Monday, June 10tn Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. Sincerely, Adam Bittle Architecture Allure, Inc. (650)208-1204 adam@archallure.com Architecture Allure, Inc. 1501 Mariposa Street, Suite 308 San Francisco, CA 94107 (650) 208-1204 (415) 876-8779 www.archallure.com . � June 6`h, 2019 ARCHITECTURE ALLURE Dear Neighbor at 144 Occidental Avenue, This letter is in regard to the proposed project at 1629 Howard Avenue consisting of the demolition of an existing residence and detached garage and the construction of a new two-story, single family residence and detached garage. The project was reviewed and approved by the City of Burlingame's Planning Commission on February 25th, 2019. eased on your concerns, the Planning Commission is requiring a 7 foot tall fence and additional landscape screening to be provided along the rear property line. The Planning Commission has requested that the property owner to the rear of the subject property be informed of the revised landscape plan. If you have any questions about the landscape plan, you are invited to contact me (email preferred). We will be submitting the revised landscape plan on Wednesday, June 12th as an FYI to Planning Commission. A copy of this letter and any correspondence received from you will also be submitted at this time. Adam Bittle Architecture Allure 1501 Mariposa Street, Suite 308 San Francisco, CA 94107 (650)876-1204 adam@archallure.com Attachments: 1. Revised landscape plan, dated 05/30/2019 Sincerely, Adam Bittle Architecture Allure, Inc. 1501 Mariposa Street, Suite 308 San Francisco, CA 94107 (650) 208-1204 (415) 876-8779 www.archallure.com ITY ,;; � ; �i' • 1 _,u� ; >, 0 ao, �. � ApORATF City of Burlingame Meeting Minutes Planning Commission BURLINGAME CITY HALL 501 PRIMROSE ROAD BURLINGAME, CA 94010 Monday, February 25, 2019 7:00 PM Council Chambers c. 1629 Howard Avenue, zoned R-1 - Application for Design Review for a new, two-story single family dwelling and detached garage. The project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15303 (a) of the CEQA Guidelines. (Adam Bittle, Architecture Allure, applicant and designer; Peter and Judith Cittadini TR, property owners) (99 noticed) Staff Contact: Ruben Hurin All Commissioners had visited the project site. There were no ex-parte communications to report. Planning Manager Hurin provided an overview of the staff report. . There were no questions of staff. Chair Gaul opened the public hearing. Adam Bittle, project architect, represented the applicant. Commission Questions/Comments: > In response letfer, you mention a 15-foot increased setback. Trying fo understand where the exfra setback was provided, can you explain? (Bittle: There is 15 feet between the stainvay window and the neighbors' window, and horizontal alignment with the neighbors' window rs off five feet.) Public Commenfs: There were no public comments. Chair Gaul closed the public hearing. Commission Drscussion: > This is a good lookrng project. Like changes made and it blends in well with fabric of this neighborhood. > Lowering plafe height sett/es second floor down more. > Like bolstered porch columns. Commissioner Terrones made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Gaul, to approve the application. Commission Discussion: > Suggest that downspout not be taken down the porch column, should find another solution, such as a hanging chain. Chair Gaul reopened the public hearing to allow a member of the public to speak. Ciiy of Burlingame page � Prinied on 8l20/2019 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes February 25, 2019 Property owner, 144 Occidental Avenue: Their existing garage abuts our driveway, proposed plans show garage to be removed and relocated to other corner of lot, which will leave a big gap. Existing garage is approximately 20 feet long and 15 feet tall, provides privacy in backyard. Concerned that they are not taking this into account. Would like to know how they plan to address that. > Landscape plan shows a new 6-foot tall wooden fence in the backyard and a Chinese tallow trees in the rear corner where the garage is currently located. > Suggest meeting with the applicant to discuss possible planting solutions to provide privacy. > Code allows a six-foot tall solid fence with one additional foot of lattice, for a total of seven feet. Can't suggest a taller fence since it would require a Fence Exception. However, landscaping can be taller. Bittle: New fence and tree will be installed along the rear property line. Could consider incorporating additional screening along the rear fence. Chair Gaul closed the public hearing. Commissioner Terrones amended the motion, seconded by Commissioner Gaul, to approve the application with the following condition: > that prior to issuance of a building permit for the project, the applicant shall submit an FYI to the Planning Commission that shows a revised landscape plan; that the revised landscape plan shall show a 7-foot tall fence that complies with Chapter 25.78 of the Burlingame Municipal Code along the rear property line and additional landscape screening along the rear property line; and that the applicant shall provide documentation to show that the property owner to the rear the subject property (at 144 Occidental Avenue) has reviewed and agrees to the revised landscape changes. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Loftis, Kelly, Comaroto, Gaul, Terrones, and Tse Absent: 1 - Sargent City of Burlingame page p Printed on B/20/2019