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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFYI Memo - No separator sheet p2-7� C ITY �r : � f �!� . DATE TO: FROM CITY OF BURLINGAME Community Development Department MEMORANDUM November 24, 2014 Planning Commission Director's Report Meeting Date: November 24, 2014 Erika Lewit, Senior Planner SUBJECT: FYI — REVIEW OF PROPOSED CHANGES TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED DESIGN REVIEW PROJECT AT 1529 HOWARD AVENUE, ZONED R-1. Summary: An application for Negative Declaration, Special Permit for Basement Ceiling Height and Design Review for a new, two-story single family dwelling and detached garage at 1529 Howard Avenue, zoned R-1, was approved by the Planning Commission on the April 28, 2014 Regular Action Calendar (see attached April 28, 2014 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes). A building permit was issued in September 2014 and construction is underway. The applicant is requesting approval of an FYI to change windows on the originally approved rear and left elevations. The proposed revisions include replacing three windows on the first floor at the rear elevation with a large folding door and shortening the length of two second story windows at the left side elevation (see attached explanation letter and revised building elevations and floor plans, date stamped November 14, 2014). The architect submitted plans showing the originally approved and proposed building elevations, date stamped November 14, 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. Erika Lewit Senior Planner Attachments: Explanation letter submitted by the applicant, date stamped November 14, 2014 April 28, 2014 Planning Commission Minutes Originally approved and proposed plans, date stamped November 14, 2014 November 14, 2014 Planning Commission City of Burlingame 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, CA 94010 Re: FYI - 1529 Howard Ave. Dear Commissioner, The property at 1529 Howard Ave. was previously approved for a new house. The owner would like to create a more indoor/outdoor feel for their back porch by replacing the door and windows with a large folding "Nana" type door. This door would match the rest of the other doors & windows in its grid pattern and would be made of the same materials. The owner also wanted to reconfigure the master bathroom slightly to get a larger shower. Doing so puts the window on the left elevation in shower. We would like to shorten this windo�� for it to function better with this new layout. To keep with the uniformity on the left elevation, the window in the master closet was also shortened by the same amount. We hope you will find the revision acceptable. Si cerel Randy Grange AIA LEED AP ��Y����� a , � �; M�,� t . yP � �.�-; �� l � �''J � Lt 2l1 I'-t ��JRL�rs:��,nnt � ,_�r��i c,i•,�i�l�?VC:� C�'` CI y Y OF BURLINGAME PLANN/NG COMMISSION — Approved Minutes April 28, 2014 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; O 10. that all air ducts, plumbing vents, and flues shall be combined, where possibl , to a single termination and installed on the portions of the roof not visible from the street; and at these venting details shall be included and approved in the construction plans before a Build' g permit is issued; 11. that during demolition of the existing residence, site preparation and onstruction of the new residence, the applicant shall use all applicable "best manageme practices" as identified in Burlingame's Storm Water Ordinance, to prevent erosion and off-si sedimentation of storm water runoff; 12. that prior to final inspection, Planning Division staff wi inspect and note compliance of the architectural details (trim materials, window type, etc. o verify that the project has been built according to the approved Planning and Building pl s; 13. that the project shall comply with the Constructio and Demolition Debris Recycling Ordinance which requires affected demolition, new constructio and alteration projects to submit a Waste Reduction plan and meet recycling requirements; any artial orfull demolition of a structure, interiororexterior, shall require a demolition permit; 14. that prior to scheduling the framing � spection the project architect or residential designer, or another architect or residential design fessional, shall provide an architectural certification that the architectural details shown in e approved design which should be evident at framing, such as window locations and bays re built as shown on the approved plans; architectural certification documenting framing co liance with approved design shall be submitted to the Building Division before the final framin nspection shall be scheduled; and 15. that the project 2013 Edition, a The motion was Discussion meet all the requirements of the California Building and Uniform Fire Codes, �nded by the City of Burlingame. by Commissioner Bandrapalli. Sargent called for a voice vote on the motion to approve. The motion passed 7-0-0-0. Appeal iures were advised. This item concluded at 7:42 p.m. 5. 1529 HOWARD AVENUE, ZONED R-1 -APPLICATION FOR NEGATIVE DECLARATION, DESIGN REVIEW AND SPECIAL PERMIT FOR BASEMENT CEILING HEIGHT FOR A NEW, TWO-STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING WITH A DETACHED GARAGE (TRG ARCHITECTS, ARCHITECT AND APPLICANT; JOHN AND CHERIE MCGEE, PROPERTY OWNERS) (58 NOTICED) STAFF CONTACT: ERIKA LEWIT All Commissioners had visited the property. Commissioner DeMartini met with the owners and spoke about the tree in the rear yard. Reference staff report dated April 28, 2014, with attachments. Senior Planner Hurin presented the report, reviewed criteria and staff comments. Sixteen (16) conditions were suggested for consideration. 7 CIiY OF BURLINGAME PLANN/NG COMMISSION — Approved Minufes April 28, 2014 Questions of staff: None. Chair Sargent opened the public hearing. Randy Grange represented the applicant. Commission comments: ■ Likes the changes that have been made. ■ The stone looks striking. ■ Have the neighbors seen the revised plans? (Grange — neighbors were notified and didn't respond.) ■ Is concerned about removing the large Magnolia tree. Met with the applicant; the concern about the tree is the impact of the roots. Suggested having an arborist review the tree and determine if the roots can be cut back and the tree will still survive. (Grange — the tree is in the middle of the patio. The Beautification Commission has already issued the permit for removal.) ■ There is a small building in the rear corner of the site; what is it? Will it be removed? (Grange — is a storage shed and will be removed.) ■ Wanted the gate moved back since parking is so bad on the street. (Grange — meant to make the change, but forgot to do it.) Public comments: None. There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. Additional Commission comments: Nice project, but feels that the second floor element should be integrated better. Commissioner Yie moved to approve the application, by resolution, with the following amended conditions: Move the gate to permit two cars. that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Division date stamped April 9, 2014, sheets A1.1 through A4.1, L1.0 and L2.0, PW.1, and Boundary and Topographic Survey; 2. that the gate at the driveway shall be moved into the property so that two vehicles may be parked on the driveway in front of the gate when it is closed; 3. 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�; 4. 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; 5. that the conditions of the Building Division's March 10, 2014 and January 15, 2014 memos, the 0 CIl"Y OF BURLINGAME PLANN/NG COMMISSION — Approved Minufes April 28, 2014 Parks Division's March 5, 2014 and January 21, 2014 memos, the Engineering Division's February 4, 2014 memo, the Fire Division's January 21, 2014 memo, and the Stormwater Division's March 7 and January 16, 2014 memos shall be met; 6. 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; 7. that prior to a issuance of building permit for demolition on the site, the applicant shall obtain approval of a Protected Tree Removal Permit from the Parks Department for the protected-size Magnolia Tree on site; the construction plans shall be modified to include a cover sheet showing the approved Tree Removal Permit; 8. 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; 9. 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; 10. 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; 11. 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 or full demolition of a structure, interior or exterior, shall require a demolition permit; 12. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and Uniform Fire Codes, 2013 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 13. that prior to scheduling the foundation inspection, a licensed surveyor shall locate the property corners, set the building footprint and certify the first floor elevation of the new structure(s) based on the elevation at the top of the form boards per the approved plans; this survey shall be accepted by the City Engineer; 14. 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; 15. 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 � CI�Y OF BURLINGAME PLANN/NG COMMISSION - Approved Minutes April 28, 2014 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; 16. 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 17. 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 Sargent. Discussion of motion: None. Chair Sargent called for a voice vote on the motion to approve. The motion passed 7-0-0-0. Commissioner Sargent moved fo adopt the Negative Declaration. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Yie. Discussion of motion: None. Chair Sargent called for a voice vote on the motion to adopt the Negafive Declaration. The motion passed 7-0-0-0. Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at 7:53 p.m. Commissioner Terrones indicated that he would recuse himself from participating in the discussions regarding Agenda Items 6(2747 Burlingview Drive) and 7(4 La Mesa Court) due to a business relationship and a quasi-business relationship, respectively. He left the City Council Chambers. 6. 2747 BURLINGVIEW DRIVE, ZONED R-1 - APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW, HILLSIDE AREA CONSTRUCTION PERMIT AND SPECIAL PERMITS FOR AN ATTACHED GARAGE AND BA NT CEILING HEIGHT FOR A NEW SINGLE-STORY HOUSE (RICHARD TERRONES ITECT AND All Commissioners had visited the property. Commissioner Yie note she had a conversation with the son of the uphill neighbor. Commissioners Sargent and artini met with the neighbors at 2753 Burlingview Drive. Reference staff report dated April 28 4, with attachments. Community Development Director Meeker presented the report, reviewed cr' ia and staff comments. Sixteen (16) conditions were suggested for consideration. Questions of staff: ■ None. Chair Sa opened the public hearing. 10