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Design Review
Address: 1453 Bernal Avenue
Item No. 8a
Regular Action Item
Meeting Date: September 9, 2019
Request: Application for Design Review for a new, two-story single family dwelling and detached garage.
Applicant and Designer: Tim Raduenz, Form + One Design
Property Owners: Josh and Lisa Friedman
General Plan: Low Density Residential
APN: 026-044-070
Zoning: R-1
Lot Area: 5,997 SF
Environmental Review Status: The project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15303 (a) of the CEQA Guidelines, which states that
construction of a limited number of new, small facilities or structures, including one single-family residence, or
a second dwelling unit in a residential zone, is exempt from environmental review. In urbanized areas, this
exemption may be applied to the construction or conversion of up to three (3) single-family residences as part
of a project.
Background: The subject property is not located within the Burlingame Park No. 2, Burlingame Park No. 3,
Burlingame Heights, and Glenwood Park subdivisions, which would require that a Historic Resource Evaluation
be prepared prior to any significant development project being proposed to assess whether the existing
structure(s) could be potentially eligible for listing on the National or California Register of Historical Places.
During the processing of the current Design Review application for the proposed site, a letter was submitted to
the City of Burlingame Planning Division, date stamped May 14, 2019, which indicated that this property
located in the Easton Addition may have characteristics that could qualify it as potentially eligible for listing on
the National or California Register of Historical Places. Therefore, a Historic Resource Evaluation was
required to be prepared for this property.
The Historic Resource Evaluation was prepared by Page & Turnbull, Inc. and is dated July 12, 2019
(attached). The results of the evaluation concluded that 1453 Bernal Avenue does not appear to be
individually eligible for listing in the National or California Registers under any criteria.
A Design Review application was submitted for the adjacent lot at 1457 Bernal Avenue at the same time as the
application for the subject site. The Historic Resource Evaluation for 1457 Bernal Avenue found that this
existing property is potentially eligible for listing in the National or California Registers. Currently, the adjacent
lot at 1457 Bernal Avenue is proposed to be developed and the project is on the Design Review Study portion
of the Planning Commission agenda for this meeting.
Site Description: There are two existing interior and adjacent lots that each have their own address and
Assessor's Parcel Number (APN). Lot 7 is on the left and has the address of 1453 Bernal Avenue; Lot 6 is on
the right and has the address of 1457 Bernal Avenue.
San Mateo County Assessor's Appraisal reports dated 1948 state that the house on 1457 Bernal Avenue was
built in 1908, and that originally there was a four -car garage at 1453 Bernal Avenue to service the main
dwelling at 1457 Bernal Avenue. A portion of the four -car garage on 1453 Bernal Avenue was converted to a
two-story house in approximately 1948.
Both lots are accessed from a single existing curb cut in front of 1453 Bernal Avenue, which leads to the
parking garage attached to the single family dwelling on that lot. There is no covered parking on site at 1457
Bernal Avenue and therefore is considered to be existing nonconforming.
For the purpose of development, these qualify as two independent and existing R-1 zoned lots. There are no
existing structures that straddle the common property line and that are proposed to be demolished, which
would require a Conditional Use Permit to be developed independently as re-emerging lots.
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Project Summary: For the subject property at 1453 Bernal Avenue, the applicant is proposing to demolish the
existing single family dwelling and attached garage and to build a new, two-story single family dwelling with a
detached garage. The proposed house will total 3,413 SF (0.57 FAR) where 3,415 SF (0.57 FAR) is the
maximum allowed.
There will be a total of four bedrooms in the proposed main dwelling (office does not qualify as a bedroom
since it is open to the hallway). A total of two on -site parking spaces are required, one of which must be
covered. The detached garage provides one covered parking spaces (10' x 20') and an uncovered parking
space (9' x 20') is provided in the driveway leading to the garage. To access the proposed detached garage,
the applicant is proposing to remove the existing curb cut at 1453 Bernal Avenue and to replace it with a curb
cut that is on the far left side of the property.
The applicant submitted an arborist report, which was prepared by Kielty Arborist Services, dated May 22,
2019 (attached). The arborist report includes an evaluation of the trees on both 1453 and 1457 Bernal
Avenue, as well as the street trees in front of these properties. The existing street trees will remain. The
arborist report notes that the existing trees on the private properties are in fair to good condition.
With regards to the proposed project site at 1453 Bernal Avenue, there is one protected -size tree, a 28.7-inch
diameter Magnolia tree, located towards the front of the site. A Protected Tree Removal Permit was tentatively
approved on August 5, 2019, with the condition that the Magnolia tree can be removed only if the Planning
Commission agrees that the project cannot be altered to save the tree. The City Arborist notes that the tree is
in good health and is not located in the footprint of the proposed project. The Landscape Plan shows that with
the removal of the protected -size Magnolia tree, there are proposed to be three, 24-inch box landscape trees
planted throughout the site, where a total of three trees are required.
All other Zoning Code requirements have been met. The applicant is requesting the following application
■ Design Review for one new, two-story single family dwelling and detached garage (CS 25.57.010);
1453 Bernal Avenue (Lot 7)
Lot Area: 5,997 SF
Plans date stamped: August 28, 2019
PROPOSED
ALLOWED/ REQUIRED
SETBACKS
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23'-11"
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29'-5"
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21'-9"
Side (left):
10'-0"
4'-0"
(right):
4'-0"
4'-0"
Rear (15t fir):
42'-0"
15'-0"
(2nd fir):
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42'-8"
20'-0"
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Lot Coverage:
2,163 SF
2,399 SF
36%
40%
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FAR:
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3,413 SF
3,415 SF'
0.57 FAR
0.57 FAR
# of bedrooms:
4
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(0.32 x 5,997 SF) + 1,100+ 400 SF = 3,415 SF (0.57 FAR)
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1453 Bernal Avenue (Lot 7)
Lot Area: 5.997 SF
Plans date stamped: Auaust 28. 2019
PROPOSED
ALLOWED/ REQUIRED
Off -Street Parking:
1 covered
1 covered
(10' x 20')
(10' x 20')
1 uncovered
1 uncovered
9' x 20'
9' x 20'
Building Height:
29'-0"
30'-0"
Declining Height
complies
CS 25.26.075
Envelope:
Summary of Proposed Exterior Materials:
• Windows: windows will be aluminum clad wood with simulated true divided lites; wood trim.
• Doors: wood doors; wood garage door.
• Siding: horizonal wood siding with mitered corners on the first floor and board and batten wood siding on
the second floor.
• Roof. diamond shaped asphalt shingles.
• Other: squared wood porch columns and 6 x 6 wood brackets.
Staff Comments: See the Parks Division comments, dated July 17, 2019, that state the Protected Tree
Removal Permit will only be approved if the Planning Commission determines that it cannot be retained.
Design Review Study Meeting: At the Planning Commission design review study meeting on August 26,
2019, the Commission had several comments regarding this project and voted to place this item on the regular
action calendar when all information has been submitted and reviewed by the Planning Division (see attached
August 26, 2019 Planning Commission Minutes).
The applicant submitted a response letter and revised plans date stamped August 28, 2019, and Certified
Arborists' emails date stamped August 28 and August 30, 2019, to address the Planning Commission's
questions and comments. Listed below are the Commission's comments and responses by the applicant.
1. A square porch column would be more in -keeping with the proposed design than the ionic columns
shown.
• The applicant has revised the plans to show square columns.
2. For better symmetry, the front door should be wider or have two side/ites with muntin pattern to
match windows.
• Front door width has been revised to 42 inches, is centered between the porch columns, and has no
sidelites.
3. Specify dimensions for the horizontal and board and batten siding.
• Elevations show a 1' x 8' horizontal siding; Sheet A5.0 shows the board and batten detail with the
battens placed 16 inches on center.
4. Balcony is missing from the left elevation.
• Revised on the plans.
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4. A rendering would be helpful to bring this design alive and to clarify the proposed siding.
• Rendering has been submitted and will be included in the presentation slides.
5. The existing protected size Magnolia in the front yard is a special feature. Can it be moved
elsewhere on the property?
• The applicant inquired about the cost and likelihood of survival for moving the protected -size Magnolia
tree. It was not possible to obtain a detailed quote prior to the deadline for the next Planning
Commission hearing, but the applicant has provided an email from Kielty Arborist Services, date
stamped August 28, 2019 and an email from Treemovers, Inc., date stamped August 30, 2019, which
note that the tree would be difficult to move, has a predicted 50% survival rate if moved, and the
approximate cost of the tree relocation is $75,000 (attached).
Design Review Criteria: The criteria for design review as established in Ordinance No. 1591 adopted by the
Council on April 20, 1998 are outlined as follows:
Compatibility of the architectural style with that of the existing character of the neighborhood;
2. Respect for the parking and garage patterns in the neighborhood;
3. Architectural style and mass and bulk of structure;
4. Interface of the proposed structure with the structures on adjacent properties; and
5. Landscaping and its proportion to mass and bulk of structural components.
Suggested Findings for Design Review: At the August 26, 2019 design review study meeting the Planning
Commission noted that the massing of the proposed house, as well as the larger front setback, help the house
to blend with the fabric of the neighborhood. The mix of horizontal and board and batten sidings gives the
house a less vertical presence, even though it is two stories. Architectural details such as the aluminum clad
wood windows with simulated true divided lites, wood brackets, and wood gable vents are consistent with the
traditional style of the existing houses in the neighborhood. The detached garage is consistent with the block
pattern and will allow a greater setback for the neighbor on the left that has an existing, non -conforming side
setback. For these reasons the project may be found to be compatible with the requirements of the City's five
design review criteria.
Planning Commission Action:
The Planning Commission should conduct a public hearing on the application, and consider public testimony
and the analysis contained within the staff report. Action should include specific findings supporting the
Planning Commission's decision, and should be affirmed by resolution of the Planning Commission. The
reasons for any action should be stated clearly for the record. At the public hearing the following conditions
should be considered:
that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Division date stamped
August 28, 2019, sheets T1.0 through A9.0, and L 1.0;
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 staff);
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3. 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;
4. that prior to removal of the protected -size Magnolia tree on site, the applicant shall receive approval for
a Protected Size Tree Removal Permit from the Parks Division;
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 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;
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 or full demolition of a structure, interior or exterior,
shall require a demolition permit;
10. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and Uniform Fire Codes, in
effect at time of building permit submittal, 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:
11. 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;
12. 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;
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
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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.
Erika Lewit
Senior Planner
Attachments
August 26, 2019 Planning Commission Minutes
Applicant's Response to Commission's comments, dated stamped August 28, 2019
Email submitted by Kielty Arborist Services, date stamped August 28, 2019
Email submitted by Treemovers Inc., date stamped August 30, 2019
Application to the Planning Commission
Certified Arborist Report, prepared by Kielty Arborist Services, dated May 22, 2019
Protected Tree Removal Permit Application, dated August 5, 2019
Parks Division Comments, dated July 17, 2019
Letter from a neighbor to review history of the property, date stamped May 14, 2019
Emails and letters from neighbors, date stamped August 17, 19, 20, 21, 22 and August 26, 2019
Planning Commission Resolution (Proposed)
Notice of Public Hearing — Mailed August 30, 2019
Area Map
Separate Attachments:
Historical Resource Evaluation conducted by Page & Turnbull, Inc., dated July 12, 2019
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V Meeting Minutes
Planning Commission
Monday, August 26, 2019 7:00 PM Council Chambers
a. 1453 Bernal Avenue - zoned R-1 - Application for Design Review for a new, two-story
single family dwelling and detached garage. (Tim Raduenz, Form + One, designer and
applicant; Josh and Lisa Friedman, property owners) (122 noticed) Staff Contact: Erika
Lewit
Commissioner Sargent was recused from this item because he lives within 500 feet of subject property.
All Commissioners had visited the property. There were no ex-parte communications to report.
Senior Planner Lewit provided an overview of the staff report.
There were no questions of staff.
Chair Comaroto opened the public hearing.
Josh Friedman and Tim Raduenz, Form + One, represented the applicant.
Commission Questions/Comments:
> Is there a desire to remove the Magnolia tree? (Raduenz: Yes, we have submitted an application to
remove this tree. It is located on the front setback.)
> Have you looked at ways to trim the Magnolia tree and still make the design work? (Raduenz: Would
point out that two other large existing trees are remaining on the adjacent lot at 1457 Bernal Avenue. Also
adding a lot of new trees as noted on the landscape plan.)
> Would you reconsider the neo-classic columns along the front porch? Square columns would work
better with the farmhouse style. (Raduenz: Can change columns to a square design. Also looking more
closely at the gable -end vent details.)
> On proposed right elevation, columns are shown to be offset. However, on the floor plan all of the
columns are in line with each other. (Raduenz: Porch columns will be in line with each other, will correct
plans.)
> On left elevation, roof configuration above living room and chimney is quirky. Are you trying to
bookend the first floor gables along the left side of the house? It looks quirky, not sure if it's necessary.
(Raduenz: It is farmhouse style; the chimney chase will die into the roof. Was also trying to create some
separation between the first and second floors.) Could extend first floor roof along the chimney enclosure
and get the separation just as easily. (Raduenz: Rendering to be provided could help visualize the design
intent, but will look into it.)
> Current proposal has a front door and one sidelite. Could you consider enlarging the front door or
having two sidelites? (Raduenz: Current proposal is based on an inspirational photo provided by the
owners. Could consider enlarging the front door, perhaps a 42-inch or 48-inch door width.)
> Railing for second floor balcony at rear of house is not shown on the /eft elevation. Half columns at
front porch are missing on the right elevation. (Raduenz: Will be shown correctly on revised plans.)
> Should consider increasing the roof overhang above the side entrance for weather protection.
(Raduenz: Will look into it.)
> The muntin pattern for the sidelite next to the front door doesn't match the munitn pattern on the
windows, looks tight, perhaps a 3x1 pattern would work better. (Raduenz: Will probably eliminate the
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sidelite, so it will not be an issue.)
> Board and batten siding on both floors appears to pull the house together better, rather than using
horizontal siding and board and batten siding with two different types of roofing materials. (Raduenz:
Worried with board and batten going out of style and looking cheap. Using wider horizontal siding makes it
feel more contemporary and is why we chose to use two different siding materials.)
> Don't understand how the farmhouse style fits in Burlingame, not in support of it. A farmhouse
typically sits by itself in an open area apart from other buildings. However, proposed scale and articulation
helps make it fit in well with the neighborhood. Combination of horizontal siding and board and batten will
work well together.
> Arborist had suggested trying to maintain the driveway along the right side of the lot. Haven't seen the
proposed plans yet for the project to the right, but was wondering if the driveway on that lot will be on the
right or left side. (Raduenz: Reason for placing the driveway on the left side is because the porch of the
neighboring house to the left is located on the side of the house near the side property line, so the
driveway provides separation between the two houses.)
> Did you consider any plans that would save the Magnolia tree? (Raduenz: Tree is located on the
proposed front building setback, could move house further back but would lose six feet of the backyard,
backyard space is already standard.)
> Magnolia trees grow slow and they're great trees ... helps to define this block. Have been told by
professional tree movers that it is possible to move trees of this size. Encourage you to look into moving
the Magnolia tree closer to the street. (Raduenz: Will get an expert opinion.)
> Concerned with mix of two materials. It appears that the battens are two feet apart. You may want to
consider bringing the battens closer together. Can tend to look cheap if the wrong grade plywood is used.
(Raduenz. Thinking of using a deeper batten, will provide a detail.)
> What is size of horizontal siding? (Raduenz: Will be 1x8.)
Public Comments:
Carol Felacio, address not provided: Grandparents were original owners of 1457 Bernal Avenue and
parents built 1453 Bernal Avenue, it was their first home after they were married. Not here to oppose the
project, requested that before the homes are torn down that some mementos be saved for her.
Viktor Pochron, 1436 Bernal Avenue: Have live here for 31 years, so have seen this home for many years.
There is another existing farmhouse style house across the street, which has been renovated and kept
same farmhouse character. Would like to see Magnolia tree saved or moved because it is a wonderful
tree. Also need to look at whether or not the existing street tree will need to be removed for the new
driveway. Liked suggestion of extending roof above side entry of house, will provide protection from rain
and wind. Welcomed new property owners to the neighborhood.
Tim Raduenz, applicant: Noted that they will consult with Kielty Arborist Services and Mayne Tree Expert
Company to assess the feasibility of moving the tree.
Alisa Ruiz -Johnson, address not provided: Sold house to the Friedmans, their existing house has been a
nice addition to Carmelita Avenue, did an incredible landscape design; they are very committed to the
community,- chose a local architect and building; worked with their friends who purchased the adjacent lot
to propose homes that will fit in with the neighborhood. They love the trees and this block of Bernal
Avenue; they really care about the community and want to build a good project.
Chair Comaroto closed the public hearing.
Commission Discussion/Direction:
> There are only a few changes to the architecture that the designer and applicant are receptive to
making.
> Have benefit of a wide open front yard to accommodate equipment to relocate existing Magnolia tree.
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> Project should move forward with some of the revisions discussed.
> At first was confused with the mix of materials, but with some refinement and detailing worked out,
especially the batten siding, the project can hold together.
> Would like to see rendering provided for next meeting.
> Would like to see Magnolia tree saved or relocated.
Commissioner Comaroto made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Terrones, to place the item
on the Regular Action Calendar when revisions have been made as directed. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Comaroto, Terrones, Tse, Gaul, and Loftis
Absent: 1 - Kelly
Recused: 1 - Sargent
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To: City of Burlingame From: Tim Raduenz
Subject: 1453 Bernal (Commission Comments) Date Sent: 8/28/19
Number of Pages: 1_
Response to Planning Commission Comments: Based on email from Erika Lewit.
a. Columns Comment. Columns have been changed to be more in style with the farmhouse styling.
b. Tucked Chimney: We have reviewed but we think this really looks cool and please see the 3d to help, if
the commission feels strongly we can change but I believe it's a cool detail.
c. Entry Door Comment: We removed the sidelight and did a large style 42" door!
d. Balcony Comment: Added the side elevations for the balcony
e. Board + batten Comment: Added detail for the board and batten
f. Siding Comment. 1 x8 rabbited wood siding, see elevations for added note.
g. Overhang Comment: Added a deeper overhang at the driveway side for a deeper cover for the side
entry door.
h. Magnolia Tree Comment: See attached response from Kevin Kielty and the quote from the tree
remover.
To that end we believe we have an approvable project! Thank you for your review and comments.
Best,
Build It
GREEN"
Tim Raduenz — CGBP MEMBER
Form + One - Design & Planning • 4843 Silver Springs Drive- Park City • UT • 84098 • (415) 819.0304 • tim@formonedesign.com
Kielty Arborist Services
Certified Arborist WE40476A
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Site: 1453 Bernal Ave., Burlingame CA (Moving Existing Magnolia Tree)
Dear Mr. Raduenz,
That's a pretty big magnolia tree to move. Not sure if it would survive. It would be extremely
costly for a tree of that size. Call the Tree Movers or Mighty tree movers.
The information included in this memo is believed to be true and based on sound arboricultural
principles and practices.
Sincerely,
Kevin R. Kielty David P. Beckham
Certified Arborist WE#0476A Certified Arborist WE#10724A
CD/PLG-Erika Lewit
From:
Tim Raduenz <tim@Formonedesign.com>
Sent:
Friday, August 30, 2019 10:06 AM
To:
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Cc:
CD/PLG-Erika Lewit
Subject:
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See email below, Ted was at site and he is going out on vacation and not back in office till Wednesday! So hence the
email!
Should be getting 1 more quote as well!
Tim Raduenz - Form+One - 415.819.0304
Park City UT / San Francisco CA / Sister Bay WI
4843 Silver Springs Drive
Park City, Utah 84098
From: Theodore Miljevich [mailto:chaselduce@aol.com]
Sent: Friday, August 30, 2019 11:04 AM
To: Tim Raduenz <tim@Formonedesign.com>
Subject: Re: 1453 Bernal - Burlingame Tree
Tim, thank you for the opportunity to have a chance to relocate your magnolia tree. We have relocated trees of this size
In the past. Evergreen Magnolias, as a species , of this size, I would say have about a 50 / 50 chance of surviving a
relocation. For a cost estimate to relocate this tree on site would be in $75,000 range.
Looking for to helping you with this project
Ted Miljevich
ISA certified arborist 3026
Treemovers, inc
650-968-6117
Sent from my iPhone
Have a great day !
On Aug 29, 2019, at 11:27 AM, Tim Raduenz <tim@formonedesien.com> wrote:
Hi Ted:
Sent you a request! Here is the information!
QUOTE FOR:
Just need to move 1 magnolia in the front lot and move it to near the sidewalk!
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LINGAME COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT -PLANNING DIVISION
501 PRIMROSE ROAD, 2ND FLOOR, BURLINGAME, CA 94010-3997
TEL: 650.558.72501 FAX: 650,696,3790 1 E-MAIL: PLANNINGDEPTanABURLINGAME,ORG
1453 BERNAL AVENUE 026-044.060 R1
PROJECT ADDRESS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL # (APN) ZONING
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
DEMOLITION OF (E) STUCTURE WITH ATTACHED GARAGE. CONSTRUCTION OF (N) 2 STORY RESIDENCE WITH DETACHED GARAGE.
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JOSH & LISA FRIEDMAN 1453 BERNAL AVENUE, BURLINGAME, CA 94010
PROPERTY OWNER NAME APPLICANT? ADDRESS
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PHONE E-MAIL
TIM RADUENZ 4843 SILVER SPRINGS DRIVE PARK CITY, UT 84098
ARCHITECTIDESIGNER Ej APPLICANT? ADDRESS
415.819-0304 TIM@FORMONEDESIGN.COM
PHONE E-MAIL
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BURLINGAME BUSINESS LICENSE #
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APPLICATION ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE AS PART OF THE PLANNING APPROVAL PROCESS AND WAIVE ANY CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY ARISING
OUT OF OR RELATED TO SUCH ACTION (INITIALS OF ARCHITECT/DESIGNER)
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❑ HILLSIDE AREA CONSTRUCTION PERMIT
❑ OTHER:
❑ MINOR MODIFICATION
❑ SPECIAL PERMIT (SP)
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Certified Arborist WE#0476A
P.O. Box 6187
San Mateo, CA 94403
650-515-9783
May 22, 2019
Tim Radunez
4843 Silver Springs Drive
Park City, Utah 84098
Site: 1453 & 1457 Bernal Avenue, Burlingame CA
Dear Mr. Radunez,
As requested on Monday, April 22, 2019, I visited the above site to inspect and comment on the
trees. A new home is proposed for each site, and your concern for the future health and safety of
the trees has prompted this visit. No site plans have been reviewed. Once made available they
should be sent to the Project Arborist for further review.
Method:
All inspections were made from the ground; the trees were not climbed for this inspection. The
trees in question were located on a map provided by you. The trees were then measured for
diameter at 54 inches above ground level (DBH or diameter at breast height). The trees were
given a condition rating for form and vitality. The trees condition rating is based on 50 percent
vitality and 50 percent form, using the following scale.
1 - 29
30 - 49
50 - 69
70 - 89
90 - 100
Very Poor
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
The height of the trees was measured using a Nikon Forestry 550 Hypsometer. The spread was
paced off. Comments and recommendations for future maintenance are provided.
1453 & 1457 Bernal 5/22/19
(2)
Survey:
Tree# Species DBH
CON
HT/SPComments
1 P London plane 15.5
40
50/20
Fair to poor vigor, poor form, suppressed by
(Platanus x hispanica)
cedar tree #3, street tree.
2P London plane 17.3
60
50/20
Fair vigor, fair to poor form, limbs headed,
(Platanus x hispanica)
street tree.
3P London plane 16.7
65
50/25
Fair vigor, fair form, street tree.
(Platanus x hispanica)
4P Deodar cedar 42.9
75
80/25
Fair vigor, fair form, large tree on site.
(Cedrus deodara)
5P Magnolia 28.7
70
40/30
Fair vigor, fair form, next to driveway.
(Magnolia grandiflora)
6P Coast live oak 48.1 65
(Quercus agrifolia)
7*P Buckeye 20est 70
(Aesculus californica)
55/60 Good vigor, fair form, codominant at 5 feet,
pruned on one side for utility line clearance,
heavy into property, well maintained
through pruning in past, recommended to
remove irrigation under canopy and cable
and prune where possible.
25/20 Fair vigor, fair form, 3 feet from property
line fence.
P-Indicates protected tree by city ordinance (15 inches diameter or street tree of any size)
*-Indicates tree on neighboring property
1453 & 1457 Bernal 5/22/19 (3)
Summary:
All of the trees surveyed on site are protected trees
by city ordinance. The only tree in poor condition
is London plane street tree #1. This tree is heavily
suppressed by the large deodar cedar tree #4. The
remaining trees are in fair to good condition.
Magnolia tree #5 will require significant dry
season irrigation to maintain a healthy canopy.
Irrigation is recommended for this tree every 2
weeks.
Showing London plane street tree #1 under
canopy of large cedar tree #4
Coast live oak tree #6 is located in the back of
the property near the property line. The tree
has been pruned on one side for utility line
clearance. The constant pruning has made for
an off -balanced canopy, heavier into the
property. The tree has been well maintained
in the past through proper pruning (on the
property side). It is recommended to use
crown reduction pruning every 3 years on this
tree in order to keep the tree at its current size
and to reduce risk of a large branch failure.
Heavy limbs are also recommended to be
cabled where possible. All irrigation when
underneath the dripline of this tree is
recommended to be permanently suspended.
Irrigation to native oak trees in the dry
summer months can significantly raise risk of
the oak tree developing an oak root fungus
disease. This tree is well located at the back -
property line fence. Excavation should stay as
far as possible from the tree.
Showing oak tree #6
1453 & 1457 Bernal 5/22/19 (4)
Construction recommendations:
A site plan has not yet been made available for these sites. A new home on each site is proposed.
Currently both sites share a driveway that is between the magnolia tree #5 and cedar tree #4.
The proposed driveway for the 1453 Bernal site is recommended to be placed in the same
location as the existing driveway to reduce impacts to both trees. If the driveway is to be placed
on the opposite side of the magnolia tree, then the magnolia tree should be removed, as
excavation would have a high impact on the tree's health and stability. The new driveway will
need to be constructed as close as possible to on top of grade. The existing driveway location
has likely discouraged root growth due to the compaction. Root growth is expected to be more
abundant in other areas than the existing driveway location. Driveway excavation should not be
greater than 6 inches below grade.
Showing driveway location for both sites
The driveway for the home at 1457 Bernal is recommended to be placed on the opposite side of
the property as far from the cedar tree as possible. A new driveway on this property may require
the removal of a street tree. Home excavation for the 1457 Bernal site should be no closer to the
cedar tree than the existing home on site. The following tree protection plan will help to reduce
potential impacts to the retained trees on site. Once a site plan has been reviewed, the plan may
need to be amended.
1453 & 1457 Bernal 5/22/19 (5)
Tree Protection Plan:
Tree Protection Zones
Tree protection zones should be installed and maintained throughout the entire length of the
project. Prior to the commencement of any Development Project, a chain link fence shall be
installed at the drip line of any protected tree which will or will not be affected by the
construction. The drip line shall not be altered in any way so as to increase the encroachment of
the construction. Fencing for the protection zones should be 6 foot tall metal chain link type
supported my 2 inch metal poles pounded into the ground by no less than 2 feet. The support
poles should be spaced no more than 10 feet apart on center. Signs should be placed on fencing
signifying "Tree Protection Zone - Keep Out". No materials or equipment should be stored or
cleaned inside the tree protection zones. Excavation, grading, soil deposits, drainage and
leveling is prohibited within the tree protection zones. No wires, signs or ropes shall be attached
to the protected trees on site. Utility services and irrigation lines shall all be place outside of the
tree protection zones. On this site the entire street tree planting pits will need to be fenced off in
order to protect the street tree.
Inspections
The site arborist will need to verify that tree protection fencing has been installed before the start
of construction. The city of usually requires a letter stating the fencing is in place before any
permits are to be granted. The site arborist must inspect the site anytime excavation work is to
take place within 6 times the diameter of the protected tree on site. It is the contractors
responsibility to contact the site arborist if excavation work is to take place within 6 times the
diameter of the protected trees on site. Kielty Arborist Services can be reached at
kkarbor0476@yahoo.com or by phone at (650) 515-9783 (Kevin). All driveway demolition and
excavation must be inspected and documented.
Root Cutting and Grading
Any roots to be cut shall be monitored and documented. Large roots (2" in diameter or over) or
large masses of roots to be cut, must be inspected by the Project Arborist. The Project Arborist,
at this time, may recommend irrigation the root zone as well as other mitigation measures when
needed. All roots needing to be cut should be cut clean with a saw or lopper. Roots to be left
exposed for a period of time should be covered with layers of burlap and kept moist to avoid root
desiccation. The existing grade underneath the dripline of the trees shall be retained when
possible. If to be changed the Project Arborist must review and give mitigation measures.
Landscape Barrier zone
If for any reason a smaller tree protection zone is needed for access, a landscape buffer
consisting of wood chips spread to a depth of six inches with plywood or steel plates placed on
top will be placed where tree protection fencing is required. The landscape buffer will help to
reduce compaction to the unprotected root zone.
1453 & 1457 Bernal 5/22/19 (6)
Trenching and Excavation
Trenching for irrigation, drainage, electrical or any other reason shall be done by hand when inside
the dripline of a protected tree. Hand digging and the careful placement of pipes below or besides
protected roots will significantly reduce root loss, thus reducing trauma to the tree. All trenches
shall be backfilled with native materials and compacted to near its original level, as soon as
possible. Trenches to be left open for a period of time, will require the covering of all exposed
roots with burlap and be kept moist. The trenches will also need to be covered with plywood to
help protect the exposed roots.
Irrigation
Normal irrigation should be maintained throughout the entire length of the project. The imported
trees on this site will require irrigation during the warm season months. Some irrigation may be
required during the winter months depending on the seasonal rainfall. During the summer
months the trees on this site should receive heavy flood type irrigation 2 times a month. During
the fall and winter 1 time a month should suffice. Mulching the root zone of protected trees will
help the soil retain moisture, thus reducing water consumption.
The information included in this report is believed to be true and based on sound arboricultural
principles and practices.
Sincerely, Kevin R. Kielty
Certified Arborist WE#0476A
Showing tree number locations
1453 & 1457 Bernal 5/22/19 (7)
Kielty Arborist Services
P.O. Box 6187
San Mateo, CA 94403
650-515-9783
ARBORIST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Arborists are tree specialists who use their education, knowledge, training and experience
to examine trees, recommend measures to enhance the beauty and health of trees, and attempt to
reduce the risk of living near trees. Clients may choose to accept or disregard the
recommendations of the arborist, or seek additional advice.
Arborists cannot detect every condition that could possibly lead to the structural failure of
a tree. Trees are living organisms that fail in ways we do not fully understand. Conditions are
often hidden within trees and below ground. Arborists cannot guarantee that a tree will be
healthy or safe under all circumstances, or for a specified period of time. Likewise, remedial
treatments, like a medicine, cannot be guaranteed.
Treatment, pruning, and removal of trees may involve considerations beyond the scope of
the arborist's services such as property boundaries, property ownership, site lines, disputes
between neighbors, landlord -tenant matters, etc. Arborists cannot take such issues into account
unless complete and accurate information is given to the arborist. The person hiring the arborist
accepts full responsibility for authorizing the recommended treatment or remedial measures.
Trees can be managed, but they cannot be controlled. To live near a tree is to accept
some degree of risk. The only way to eliminate all risks is to eliminate all trees.
Arborist:
Kevin R. Kielty
Date: May 22, 2019
HUHL.INGAMF PROTECTED TREE REMOVAL
PERMIT APPLICATION
Parks & Recreation Department
850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, CA 94010
Date: 08-05-19 (650) 558-7330
The undersigned owner of the property at:
Address:1453 BERNAL AVE
hereby applies for a permit to remove or prune more than 1/3 of the canopy of the following protected tree(s):
Species: Magnolia
Circumference: 28.71F
Location on Property Front Center of lot, its located to close to New House
Work to be Performed: Removal X Trim More Than 113 of Reason Work is Necessary:
Its located t close
C se to the new house the crown
Is this Tree Removal Request Part of a Building Project? YES X
Note: A photograph of the tree(s) and a schematic drawing of the location of the tree(s) on the property mu
submitted along with $75.00 to: City of Burlingame. Additional documentation maybe required to sup
Port rem
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ty must be
Attach any documentation you may have. (Example.• Report fi•oni an Independent Arborist, pictures of'dama ed st
letters of'concern from neighbors, etc.). PP oval
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Owner (Print) Mr. + Mrs. Josh Friedman
Phone 773-636-0482
Address 1047 Balboa Ave. Burlingame CA 94010 Email lisafriedman55@gmail.com
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PERMIT — FOR OFFICE USE ONLY - ----------------------------------
Payment Rec. — payment Method_
This permit allows the applicant to remove or prune the above listed tree(s) in accordance with the provisions of
Reforestation and Tree Protection Ordinance (Municipal Code Chapter 11.06). By signin this permit,
acknowledges receipt of a copy of Chapter 11.06, and agrees to comp g theUrbanand that all appeals have expired or been resolved. g P1Y with its provisions and all conditions listed below;
OWNER SIGNATURE
CITY ARBORIST
CONDITIONS: le stem landscape tree
--� 24 - inch box size sin ca s g P () (no fruit or nut trees) will be
required and may be planted anywhere on the property.
f I conditions are not met within
the allotted time as specified in Chapter Il. 06.090. each tree into the tree replacement fund will be required payment of $1200. DO for
NO replacement(s) required Contact the Parks Division at
(650) 558-7330 when removal(s) are con:pleted.
BUILDING PROJECT. Permit ineffective until after Planning Commission review.
DATE PERMIT EFFECTIVE
PERMIT EXPIRES
DATE
COMPLETED
This work should be done by qualified tree professionals and a copy of this permit must be available at the
site at all times when work is being performed 0712018 revised °b
Project Address
Description
From:
Project Comments - Planning Application
1453 Bernal Ave, zoned R-1, APN: 026-044-070
Request for Design Review for a new two-story single family dwelling with
detached garage.
Bob Disco
Parks Division
Please address the following comments at this time; provide a written response and revised plans
with your resubmittal:
No existing tree over 48 inches in circumference at 54 inches form base of tree may be
removed without a Protected Tree Removal Permit from the Parks Division. (558-
7330).
Removal of Magnolia will only be approved if Planning Commission approves plans as
proposed and does not require tree to be retained. Tree is healthy and has good
structure.
2. New landscape plan is required to meet the Water Conservation in Landscape
Regulations (WELD). Irrigation Plan required for Building permit.
3. Submit WELO Checklist.
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.
Reviewed By: BD Date: 7.17.19
650.558.7333
Landscape ok-
1445 BERNAL AVENUE
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
14 May 2019
Mr. Kevin Gardiner, Director
Community Development Department
City Hall
501 Primrose Road
Burlingame, CA 94010
Dear Mr. Gardiner:
It is my understanding that there is no historic district designation within the residential areas
of Burlingame, nor are there historic preservation guidelines to direct the alteration or
replacement of older homes with new construction. Former Community Development Director
Meeker therefore recommended that concerned citizens alert the City to the historic
significance of residential properties throughout the city.
For this reason, I enclose a brief history of the property at 1453 and 1457 Bernal Avenue. The
age of the house and the relevance of its owners to the history of Burlingame make this
property worthy of consideration.
It has served as something of a local landmark and has helped to reveal the character and
charm of the original town. Ideally, every effort should be made to preserve the scale,
appearance and park -like atmosphere of the property which has been so carefully maintained
by both of the families who lived there and so greatly appreciated by visitors and the neighbors
who are fortunate enough to live nearby.
Thank you for your consideration of this matter.
Sincerely,
MaryXackard
cc: Mr. Ruben Hurin
L:MAY0
1457 Bernal Avenue
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Easton Additions - Real Estate Brochure
Undated - ca 1912
1453 Bernal Avenue
No early photographs are available of this house. However, no significant
alterations have been made to the building that are visible from the street, and
aside from some changes In landscaping and paint colors, the house is much as
It was In the 1948 when It was added onto the garage of 1457 Bernal Avenue to
provide a home for one of the sons of Mr. and Mrs. Tiddy.
NOTES ON THE HISTORY OF 1453 AND 1457 BERNAL AVENUE
On March 1, 1907, Adeline M. Easton and Ansel M. Easton filed plans for the Easton Addition to
Burlingame No. 4, as surveyed by Nourse & Farey, Civil Engineers, with the Public Recorder of
San Mateo County. By the date of the 1910 Census, April 16, 1910, the William Toothaker
family was shown to have taken up residence on lots 6 and 7, block 45 of that subdivision. The
Toothaker house was built on lot 6, which would be given the address 1457 Bernal Avenue
when street numbering was implemented to provide residential mail delivery in 1914.
William Toothaker was a prominent citizen of Burlingame. Born in 1844 in Maine, as the Civil
War progressed, he enlisted in Company A, Maine 24th Infantry Regiment on October 1, 1862
and mustered out on February 8, 1863. He re -enlisted in the Maine 2"d Light Artillery Battery
on December 19, 1863 and mustered out on June 16, 1865. He married Lorania Walker in
Boston on December 10, 1865. Available City Directories show that Mr. and Mrs. Toothaker
were residents of San Francisco by 1868 and Voter Registration records indicate that they were
residents of Easton at some point between 1900 and 1912. He was employed as a hydraulic
engineer, so it was not surprising to find that he was actively engaged in the campaign for the
purpose of incurring a bonded debt to provide for the acquisition, construction and completion
of a system of waterworks for the City of Burlingame in 1912, serving as clerk for the election
held on November 15t of that year.
He had earlier achieved local notoriety in 1908. As the owner of an extremely loud bell that he
had installed on Oak Grove, he sold it to Mrs. James (Jessie) Murphy, a pioneer figure who
served as the first Parks Commissioner and was a leading member of the Burlingame Woman's
Club. Mr. Toothaker's bell was in turn presented it to the Burlingame Volunteer Fire
Department to carry out the Woman's Club's first project, which had been the acquisition of a
fire bell for the community. In an era when mass communication was challenging, Mr.
Toothaker's bell was a perfect solution to the problem, since it provided a city-wide alarm that
could alert fire department volunteers and other citizens to any crisis.
Two large trees adorn the frontages of 1453 and 1457 Bernal that are known to have been in
place for more than three-quarters of a century and are clearly a significant aspect of the local
landscape. Considering Mrs. Murphy's early acquaintance with the Toothakers, these trees
may well be a part of the earliest efforts by Mrs. Murphy and the Woman's Club to promote
tree planting in the City of Burlingame.
In 1913, Ethel Toothaker, 18, married Archie Tiddy, 21, and they took up residence in the
Toothaker home, raising their four children there. Archie was part of the pioneer family that
established Tiddy Bros. grocery store, a high -end market established in the early 1900s
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operating in multiple Burlingame locations, most notably at 1116 Burlingame Avenue, until the
mid-1940s.
In the 1940s, Ethel Tiddy would regale the children in the neighborhood with stories about the
early days in the area. She said that hers was the first house built in the neighborhood and told
about living at 1457 Bernal Avenue when there were no other buildings visible from their front
porch, just fields of tall grass and a few trees. She also talked about the streetcar that had run
up and down Hillside, a story that most children found very hard to believe, since no streetcar
or tracks were still in evidence in the 1940s. Photographic evidence proved both stories to be
true.
Since the Easton No. 4 subdivision was not laid out until 1907 and the Easton School, which
should have been visible from their house, was built in 1909, if her story was accurate, it is
probable that this house was built and occupied sometime between 1907 and 1909. The 1910
Census reveals the Toothaker family was living on Bernal Avenue near Adeline Drive, and City
Directories for 1912 show Ethel and her parents -were living there at that time.
In 1947, Ethel and Archie began construction of the small cottage attached to the garage at the
back of their property which would become 1453 Bernal Avenue. The cottage was for their son,
Redick (Dick), his wife Terry and their son. Dick was born February 16, 1922 and had served in
the Army Air Corps from 1943 to 1946 in the South Pacific during World War II. The cottage
had a large open area on the main floor and a steep set of stairs leading up to a bedroom loft,
an unusual layout at the time and one that the neighbors found fascinating as they watched the
building grow.
Redick Tiddy was named for Redick Duperu, the second resident on that hilltop. The Duperu
house was located at 1464 Vancouver (Lot 37, Block 45) almost directly behind the Tiddy house,
and clearly the absence of other neighbors nearby created a feeling of mutual support between
the two families. Following the death of Redick Duperu in 1929, his widow, Anna, was hired by
Tiddy Bros. grocery store as a bookkeeper, and in 1956 she moved into the cottage at 1453
Bernal Avenue, where she continued to live until 1972. This spirit of a caring, close-knit
community demonstrated by the families who first occupied these two houses lingers today
and is one of the defining characteristics of the area.
Archie Tiddy died in 1958 and Ethel continued to live at 1457 Bernal until 1963. The Tiddy
family continued to own the property following Ethel's death in 1967, renting the house at
1457 to Harry and Winifred Gogarty until selling it to them in 1972, at which time they assumed
ownership of both lots.
Harry Gogarty was born in Castlegregory, Co. Kerry, Ireland on July 24, 1924 and graduated
from Rockwell College, Co. Tipperary. He came to the United States in 1949, arriving in Boston,
Photo ca.1910 on Burlingame Avenue
Tiddy Bros. store situated in the Masonic Temple Building
H. W. Regan business situated in the Bank Building
From the collection of the Burlingame Historical Society
and moving on to New York and Chicago before arriving in Burlingame. Widely known and
highly regarded in the area, he dedicated himself to the promotion of travel to Ireland through
his 35-year career with the Irish Tourist Board. Harry and Winifred had five children that they
raised here. Winifred died in 2018, having remained at 1457 Bernal following Harry's death in
2009.
As can be seen through a review of the photographs of the house taken in the early 1900s and
in 2014, the general appearance of the house front has been maintained, although the front
porch was glassed -in by the 1940s. The original house and the property as a whole have
remained virtually unchanged and have been carefully tended by both the Toothaker/Tiddy and
Gogarty families, thereby preserving some of the early character and charm of North
Burlingame for more than 110 years.
CD/PLG-Erika Lewit
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We live at 1456 Drake and have lived here for 5.5 years. We have long since seen the 1453 and 1457 Bernal
homes/lots and felt that they need to be refreshed to reflect the neighborhood. We are excited that the new
owners are saving the front facade even though the house is completely outdated. We've reviewed the 3D plans
and are in support of what they are doing.
Looking forward to having them in the neighborhood.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
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Cc: tim@formonedesign.com; Chinar M. Starck AUG R. 7 2019
Subject: 1453 and 1457 Bernal
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To whom it may concern. My name is Ryan Starck and I am a resident of Easton Addition. The purpose of this email is to
provide support for the proposed homes at 1453 and 1457 Bernal.
I am very familiar with these properties as I pass by several times per week and often visit friends in the 1400 block of
Bernal, Vancouver and Drake. Furthermore, I toured the existing structures during the open house.
In short, the existing structures have outlived their useful life. The proposed design respects the setting, incorporates
design elements from the existing structure and improves the continuity of the block. I was also very excited to see that
the plans incorporated some of the mature trees on the site.
These are well designed homes that improve the neighborhood and respect the architectural elements that make Easton
Addition unique. I strongly support these proposals and hope to see them move forward soon.
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CD/PLG-Erika Lewit
From: Eliot.Williams@BakerBotts.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2019 12:05 PM
To: CD/PLG-Erika Lewit
Cc: meg.a.baldwin@gmail.com; tim@formonedesign.com; lisa.sharaby@gmail.com
Subject: Property Improvement at 1453 and 1457 Bernal �+ � ^.-' R �;` 5..,.r
^1UG'202019
Ms. Lewit:
CITY OF MiIR1-1 �'�AM'--
We are residents of Burlingame's Easton Addition (1400 Block of Vancouver) -arid -write; xrt slxpport of
the proposed renovation of the structures at 1453 and 1457 Bernal. We are familiar with the land and
improvements as they currently stand, and have reviewed the proposed design of the new
owners. We are fully in support of the new owners' proposal. The existing structures are outdated
and fail to provide a living space that is consistent with the prevailing expectations in the
neighborhood, especially for families with young children.
The proposed renovation of the property preserves the charm and appeal of the old facade, integrates
perfectly with the aesthetics of the neighborhood, and updates the property to be consistent with the
demands of contemporary living. The new owners' proposal reflects well on their future
stewardship of the property, and we respectfully recommend swift approval of their request.
Very truly yours,
-Eliot & Lisa Williams
Eliot D. Williams
BAKER BOTTS LLP'
1001 Page Mill Road
Bldg. One, Ste. 200
Palo Alto, CA 94304-1007
+1 650 739-7511 (Direct Dial)
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above and destroy any and all copies of this message.
CD/PLG-Erika Lewit
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Wednesday, August 21, 2019 11:23 AM
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CITY OF BURL_INGAME
CDD-PL.ANNIING Div.
The purpose of this letter is to let the city know of my strong support for the proposed project at 1453 and 1457
Bernal. The project is completely in keeping with the standards of the city. In fact it provides improvements
valuable to the neighborhood, such as the percentage of lot coverage and by making the house colored to blend
in with the surrounding vegetation. The Baldwin Family are very desirable neighbors and Bernal Ave is the
perfect street for their forever home.
Jenny Kilroy Broderick
1472 Benito Ave
On Tue, Aug 20, 2019 at 5:22 PM Megan Baldwin <meg.a.baldwin a,gmail.com> wrote:
Hi and thanks so much for your help! Below you can see current house and renderings of our plans (although
aesthetics such as color and the detailing in the upper gables will change, but you get general idea). After the
photos are a few representative notes from neighbors. It would mean the absolute world if you could write your
own letter in such spirit (email is fine, you can send to elewitgburlin ag_me_org and cc me and
tim(c�r�,formonedesi n.c�om). Thank you!!
CD/PLG-Erika Lewit
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Judy Zhong <judymzhong@yahoo.com>
Thursday, August 22, 2019 8:21 AM
CD/PLG-Erika Lewit
Megan Baldwin; Tim Baldwin
1453 and 1457 Bernal Plan
AUG 2 2 2,0119
CITY OF 3iJRLIPJra,^^ ME -.
Hi! My name is Judy Zhong and I live at 1272 Balboa Avenue in Burlingame and has lived here for 8 years. I have seen
the 1453 and 1457 Bernal homes/lots and felt that they need to be refreshed to reflect the neighborhood. I am in
support of what the new owners are doing.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks!
Judy Zhong
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08.26.19 Meeting
Item 9A
1453 Bernal Avenue
Page 1 of 1
From: Brett Reynolds [mailto: ]
Sent: Friday, August 23, 2019 12:42 PM
To: CD/PLG-Erika Lewit <elewit n,burlin ag me.org>
Cc: tim a,Formonedesi ng com
Subject: 1453 - 1457 Bernal Avenue Burlingame
Hi Erika,
My name is Brett Reynolds. I am a resident of the Easton Addition
COMMUNICATION RECEIVED
AFTER PREPARATION
OF STAFF REPORT
RECEIVED
AUG 26 2019
CITY OF BURLINGAME
CDD — PLANNING DIV.
and
live a couple houses away from 1453-57 Bernal. I wanted to express my support for the proposed
homes at 1453 and 1457 Bernal.
My professional background is in real estate, I have been in the industry for 17 years and value
complex investment assets for a living (see attached bio for a sampling of experience). Outside
of my day -job as a professional valuation expert, I have been an accredited investor since the age
of 30 and personally own / operate a portfolio of investment properties in San Francisco, many
of which are multi -unit Edwardian and Victorian era buildings that I acquired out of foreclosure
in the last recession.
I have personally toured the existing structures at 1453-57 Bernal during the open house; both
structures have far exceeded their economic lives. The proposed plans and respective design
elements drastically improve the continuity of our block. Two newly constructed homes will
directly benefit the surrounding homes and neighborhood, it will also directly benefit our local
school district which depends on property tax revenue for much of its funding. As a resident in
the area and a father of two kids, I am hoping the preceding priorities do not take backseat for
somewhat nuanced concerns (ex. historic resource).
Regionally, residential construction costs are amongst the highest in the nation and continue to
increase at an exponential pace (in part from a pronounced shortage of skilled labor and
escalating material costs fueled by trade -policies). Each additional month project approvals are
delayed inevitably saddles the new home owners w/additional holding costs, escalating
construction costs, and potential exposure to seasonal constraints that can further prolong project
completion. Delays come at a real cost, both to the new home owners and to our community.
I am happy to discuss further over the phone or in person - my contact info is below.
Best,
Brett I. Reynolds, MAI, CCIM
Senior Vice President, Shareholder
RESOLUTION APPROVING CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION AND DESIGN REVIEW
RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame that:
WHEREAS, a Categorical Exemption has been prepared and application has been made for Design
Review for a new, two story single family dwelling and detached garage at 1453 Bernal Avenue, Zoned
R-1, Josh and Lisa Friedman, property owners, APN: 026-044-070;
WHEREAS, said matters were heard by the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame on
September 9, 2019, at which time it reviewed and considered the staff report and all other written
materials and testimony presented at said hearing;
NOW, THEREFORE, it is RESOLVED and DETERMINED by this Planning Commission that:
On the basis of the Initial Study and the documents submitted and reviewed, and comments
received and addressed by this Commission, it is hereby found that there is no substantial evidence
that the project set forth above will have a significant effect on the environment, and categorical
exemption, per CEQA Section 15303 (a) of the CEQA Guidelines, which states that
construction of a limited number of new, small facilities or structures including one single family
residence or a second dwelling unit in a residential zone is exempt from environmental review,
is hereby approved.
2. Said Design Review is approved subject to the conditions set forth in Exhibit "A" attached
hereto. Findings for such Design Review are set forth in the staff report, minutes, and recording
of said meeting.
3. It is further directed that a certified copy of this resolution be recorded in the official records of
the County of San Mateo.
Chairman
I, , Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of
hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular
Planning Commission held on the 9th day of September, 2019 by the
Secretary
Burlingame, do
meeting of the
following vote:
EXHIBIT "A"
Conditions of Approval for Categorical Exemption and Design Review
1453 Bernal Avenue
Effective September 19, 2019
Page 1
that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Division date
stamped August 28, 2019, sheets T1.0 through A9.0, and L 1.0;
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
staff);
3. 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;
4. that prior to removal of the protected -size Magnolia tree on site, the applicant shall receive
approval for a Protected Size Tree Removal Permit from the Parks Division;
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
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;
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 or full
demolition of a structure, interior or exterior, shall require a demolition permit;
10. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and Uniform Fire
Codes, in effect at time of building permit submittal, 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:
EXHIBIT "A"
Conditions of Approval for Categorical Exemption and Design Review
1453 Bernal Avenue
Effective September 19, 2019
Page 2
11. 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;
12. 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;
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.
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CITY OF BURLINGAME
BUPL1N� AME
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT- , M•
501 PRIMROSE ROAD
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
PH: (650) 558-7250 a FAX: (650) 696-3790
www.burlingame_org
Site: 1453 BERNAL AVENUE PUBLIC HEARING
The City of Burlingame Planning Commission announces the NOTICE
following public hearing on MONDtAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
at 7:00 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 501 Primrose
Road, Burlingame, CA;
Application for Design Review for a new, two-story single
family dwelling and detached garage at
1453 BERNAL AVENUE zoned R-1. APN 026.044.070
Mailed: August 30, 2019
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City Of Burfingame
Acopy of the application and plans for this project may be reviewed prior to
the meeting at the CoMMUnity Development Department at 501 Primrose
Road, Burlingame, California.
If you challenge the subject application(s) in COUrt, you may be limited to
raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing,
described in the notice or in written correspondence delivered to the city' at or
prior to the public hearing.
Property owners who receive this notice are responsible for informing, their
tenants about this notice.
For additional information, please call (550) 558-7250, Thank you.
Kevin Gardiner,,AIGP
Community Development Director
PUBLIC I ICE
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City of Burlingame
Design Review
Address: 1453 Bernal Avenue
Item No. 9a
Design Review Study
Meeting Date: August 26, 2019
Request: Application for Design Review for a new, two-story single family dwelling and detached garage.
Applicant and Designer: Tim Raduenz, Form + One Design
Property Owners: Josh and Lisa Friedman
General Plan: Low Density Residential
APN: 026-044-070
Zoning: R-1
Lot Area: 5,997 SF
Background: The subject property is not located within the Burlingame Park No. 2, Burlingame Park No. 3,
Burlingame Heights, and Glenwood Park subdivisions, which would require that a Historic Resource Evaluation
be prepared prior to any significant development project being proposed to assess whether the existing
structure(s) could be potentially eligible for listing on the National or California Register of Historical Places.
During the processing of the current Design Review application for the proposed site, a letter was submitted to
the City of Burlingame Planning Division, date stamped May 14, 2019, which indicated that this property
located in the Easton Addition may have characteristics that could qualify it as potentially eligible for listing on
the National or California Register of Historical Places. Therefore, an Historic Resource Evaluation was
required to be prepared for this property.
The Historic Resource Evaluation was prepared by Page & Turnbull, Inc. and is dated July 12, 2019
(attached). The results of the evaluation concluded that 1453 Bernal Avenue does not appear to be
individually eligible for listing in the National or California Registers under any criteria.
A Design Review application was submitted for the adjacent lot at 1457 Bernal Avenue at the same time as the
application for the subject site. The Historic Resource Evaluation for 1457 Bernal Avenue found that this
existing property is potentially eligible for listing in the National or California Registers. Currently, the adjacent
lot at 1457 Bernal Avenue is still proposed to be developed, but the project will be scheduled on a future
hearing date because additional information and evaluation is necessary in the development of that property.
Site Description: There are two existing interior and adjacent lots that each have their own address and
Assessor's Parcel Number (APN). Lot 7 is on the left and has the address of 1453 Bernal Avenue;Lot 6 is on
the right and has the address of 1457 Bernal Avenue.
San Mateo County Assessor's Appraisal reports dated 1948 state that the house on 1457 Bernal Avenue was
built in 1908, and that originally there was a four -car garage at 1453 Bernal Avenue to service the main
dwelling at 1457 Bernal Avenue. A portion of the four -car garage on 1453 Bernal Avenue was converted to a
two-story house in approximately 1948.
Both lots are accessed from a single existing curb cut in front of 1453 Bernal Avenue, which leads to the
parking garage attached to the single family dwelling on that lot. There is no covered parking on site at 1457
Bernal Avenue and therefore is considered to be existing nonconforming.
For the purpose of development, these qualify as two independent and existing R-1 zoned lots. There are no
existing structures that straddle the common property line and that are proposed to be demolished, which
would require a Conditional Use Permit to be developed independently as re-emerging lots.
Project Summary: For the subject property at 1453 Bernal Avenue, the applicant is proposing to demolish the
existing single family dwelling and attached garage and to build a new, two-story single family dwelling with a
detached garage. The proposed house will total 3,413 SF (0.57 FAR) where 3,415 SF (0.57 FAR) is the
maximum allowed.
Design Review 1453 Bernal Avenue
There will be a total of four bedrooms in the proposed main dwelling (office does not qualify as a bedroom
since it is open to the hallway). A total of two on -site parking spaces are required, one of which must be
covered. The detached garage provides one covered parking spaces (10' x 20') and an uncovered parking
space (9' x 20') is provided in the driveway leading to the garage. To access the proposed detached garage,
the applicant is proposing to remove the existing curb cut at 1453 Bernal Avenue and to replace it with a curb
cut that is on the far left side of the property.
The applicant submitted an arborist report, which was prepared by Kielty Arborist Services, dated May 22,
2019 (attached). The arborist report includes an evaluation of the trees on both 1453 and 1457 Bernal
Avenue, as well as the street trees in front of these properties. The existing street trees will remain. The
arborist report notes that the existing trees on the private properties are in fair to good condition.
With regards to the proposed project site at 1453 Bernal Avenue, there is one protected -size tree, a 28.7-inch
diameter Magnolia tree, located towards the front of the site. A Protected Tree Removal Permit was tentatively
approved on August 5, 2019, with the condition that the Magnolia tree can be removed only if the Planning
Commission agrees that the project cannot be altered to save the tree. The City Arborist notes that the tree is
in good health and is not located in the footprint of the proposed project.
Planning Staff notes that an updated Landscape Plan was not submitted with the latest set of revised plans.
Staff has copied a previously submitted Landscape Plan, date stamped June 27, 2019, that shows a total of
three, 24-inch box landscape trees to be planted throughout the site, where a total of three trees are required.
All other Zoning Code requirements have been met. The applicant is requesting the following application:
■ Design Review for one new, two-story single family dwelling and detached garage (CS 25.57.010);
1453 Bernal Avenue (Lot 7)
Lot Area: 5,997 SF
Plans date stamped: August 12, 2019
PROPOSED
ALLOWED/ REQUIRED
SETBACKS
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Front (Is' fir):
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23'-11"
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21'-9" is the block average
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Side (left):
10'-0"
4'-0"
(right):
4'-0"
4'-0"
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Rear (111 fir):
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42'-0"
15'-0"
(2nd fir):
42'-8"
20'-0"
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Lot Coverage:
2,163 SF
2,399 SF
36%
40%
FAR:
3,413 SF
3,415 SF
0.57 FAR
0.57 FAR
# of bedrooms:
..._.... _._... _ _ ........................... .. .
4
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Off -Street Parking:
1 covered
1 covered
(10'x20')
(10'x20')
1 uncovered
1 uncovered
(9' x 20')
(9' x 20')
2
Design Review
1453 Bernal Avenue
(0.32 x 5,997 SF) + 1,100+ 400 SF = 3,415 SF (0.57 FAR)
Summary of Proposed Exterior Materials:
• Windows: (not noted on plans) windows will be fiberglass clad wood with simulated true divided lites;
wood trim.
• Doors: (not noted on plans) wood doors; wood garage door.
• Siding: horizonal wood siding with mitered corners on the first floor and board and batten wood siding on
the second floor.
• Roof: diamond shaped asphalt shingles.
• Other: wood porch columns and 6 x 6 wood brackets.
Staff Comments: See the Parks Division comments, dated July 17, 2019, that state the Protected Tree
Removal Permit will only be approved if the Planning Commission determines that it cannot be retained.
Design Review Criteria: The criteria for design review as established in Ordinance No. 1591 adopted by the
Council on April 20, 1998 are outlined as follows:
1. Compatibility of the architectural style with that of the existing character of the neighborhood;
2. Respect for the parking and garage patterns in the neighborhood;
3. Architectural style and mass and bulk of structure;
4. Interface of the proposed structure with the structures on adjacent properties; and
5. Landscaping and its proportion to mass and bulk of structural components.
Erika Lewit
Senior Planner
Attachments:
Application to the Planning Commission
Certified Arborist Report, prepared by Kielty Arborist Services, dated May 22, 2019
Protected Tree Removal Permit Application, dated August 5, 2019
Parks Division Comments, dated July 17, 2019
Letter from a neighbor to review history of the property, date stamped May 14, 2019
Emails and letters from neighbors, date stamped August 17, 19, 20, 21, and August 22, 2019
Notice of Public Hearing — Mailed August 16, 2019
Area Map
Separate Attachments:
Historical Resource Evaluation conducted by Page & Turnbull, Inc., dated July 12, 2019
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PLANNING APPLICATION
BURLINGAME COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT —PLANNING DIVISION
501 PRIMROSE ROAD, 2ND FLOOR, BURLINGAME, CA 94010-3997
TEL: 650.558.7250 1 FAX: 650.696.3790 1 E-MAIL: PLAN NINGDEPT(7a,BURLINGAME.ORG
1453 BERNAL AVENUE 026.044.060 R1
PROJECT ADDRESS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL # APN ZONING
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
DEMOLITION OF (E) STUCTURE WITH ATTACHED GARAGE. CONSTRUCTION OF (N) 2 STORY RESIDENCE WITH DETACHED GARAGE.
JOSH & LISA FRIEDMAN
PROPERTY OWNER NAME Ej APPLICANT?
PHONE
TIM RADUENZ
ARCHITECT/DESIGNER X APPLICANT?
1453 BERNAL AVENUE, BURLINGAME, CA 94010
ADDRESS
LISAFRIEDMAN55@GMAIL.COM , JFRIEDMAN.PHD@GMAILCOM
EMAIL
4843 SILVER SPRINGS DRIVE, PARK CITY, UT 84098
ADDRESS
415-819-0304 TIM@FORMONEDESIGN.COM
PHONE E-MAIL
24809
BURLINGAME BUSINESS LICENSE #
...................................................................................................................................—....................................................................,..........................................................
'FOR PROJECT REFUNDS' - Please provide an address to which to all refund checks Will be mailed to:
TIM RADUENZ 4843 SILVER SPRINGS DRIVE, PARK CITY, UT 84098
NAME ADDRESS
I HEREBY CERTIFY UNDER PEKIALTY OF PERJURY THAT THE INFORMATION GIVEN HEREIN IS TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY
KNOWLEDGE AND BE EF
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APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE 11 DIF ERENT FROM PROPERTY OWNER) DATE
I AM AWARE OF THE PROPOSED APPLICATION AND HEREBY AUTHORIZE THE ABOVE APPLICANT TO SUBMIT THIS APPLICATION TO THE
PLANNING COMMISS ON/DIVISION.
PRE OWNER'S SIGNATURE
DATE
AUTHORIZATION TO REPRODUCE PLANS
I HEREBY GRANT THE CITY OF BURLINGAME THE AUTHORITY TO REPRODUCE UPON REQUEST AND/OR POST PLANS SUBMITTED WITH THIS
APPLICATION ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE AS PART OF THE PLANNING APPROVAL PROCESS AND WAIVE ANY CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY ARISING
OUT OF OR RELATED TO SUCH ACTION (INITIALS OF ARCHITECTIDESIGNER)
APPLICATION TYPE
❑ ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU)
❑ VARIANCE (VAR)
❑ CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP)
❑ WIRELESS
DESIGN REVIEW (DSR)
❑ FENCE EXCEPTION
❑ HILLSIDE AREA CONSTRUCTION PERMIT
❑ OTHER:
❑ MINOR MODIFICATION
❑ SPECIAL PERMIT (SP)
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JUN 13 2019
CITY OF i3URLINOAME.
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Certified Arborist WE#0476A
P.O. Box 6187
San Mateo, CA 94403
650-515-9783
May 22, 2019
Tim Radunez
4843 Silver Springs Drive
Park City, Utah 84098
Site: 1453 & 1457 Bernal Avenue, Burlingame CA
Dear Mr. Radunez,
As requested on Monday, April 22, 2019, I visited the above site to inspect and comment on the
trees. A new home is proposed for each site, and your concern for the future health and safety of
the trees has prompted this visit. No site plans have been reviewed. Once made available they
should be sent to the Project Arborist for further review.
Method:
All inspections were made from the ground; the trees were not climbed for this inspection. The
trees in question were located on a map provided by you. The trees were then measured for
diameter at 54 inches above ground level (DBH or diameter at breast height). The trees were
given a condition rating for form and vitality. The trees condition rating is based on 50 percent
vitality and 50 percent form, using the following scale.
1 -
29
Very Poor
30
- 49
Poor
50
- 69
Fair
70 -
89
Good
90 -
100
Excellent
The height of the trees was measured using a Nikon Forestry 550 Hypsometer. The spread was
paced off. Comments and recommendations for future maintenance are provided.
1453 & 1457 Bernal 5/22/19 (2)
Survey:
Tree# Species DBH CON HT/SP Comments
1 P London plane 15.5 40 50/20 Fair to poor vigor, poor form, suppressed by
(Platanus x hispanica) cedar tree #3, street tree.
2P London plane 17.3 60
(Platanus x hispanica)
3P London plane 16.7 65
(Platanus x hispanica)
4P Deodar cedar 42.9 75
(Cedrus deodara)
5P Magnolia 28.7 70
(Magnolia grandiflora)
6P Coast live oak 48.1 65
(Quercus agrifolia)
7*P Buckeye 20est 70
(Aesculus californica)
50/20 Fair vigor, fair to poor form, limbs headed,
street tree.
50/25 Fair vigor, fair form, street tree.
80/25 Fair vigor, fair form, large tree on site.
40/30 Fair vigor, fair form, next to driveway.
55/60 Good vigor, fair form, codominant at 5 feet,
pruned on one side for utility line clearance,
heavy into property, well maintained
through pruning in past, recommended to
remove irrigation under canopy and cable
and prune where possible.
25/20 Fair vigor, fair form, 3 feet from property
line fence.
P-Indicates protected tree by city ordinance (15 inches diameter or street tree of any size)
*-Indicates tree on neighboring property
1453 & 1457 Bernal 5/22/19 (3)
Summary:
All of the trees surveyed on site are protected trees
by city ordinance. The only tree in poor condition
is London plane street tree #1. This tree is heavily
suppressed by the large deodar cedar tree #4. The
remaining trees are in fair to good condition.
Magnolia tree 45 will require significant dry
season irrigation to maintain a healthy canopy.
Irrigation is recommended for this tree every 2
weeks.
Showing London plane street tree #1 under
canopy of large cedar tree #4
Coast live oak tree #6 is located in the back of
the property near the property line. The tree
has been pruned on one side for utility line
clearance. The constant pruning has made for
an off -balanced canopy, heavier into the
property. The tree has been well maintained
in the past through proper pruning (on the
property side). It is recommended to use
crown reduction pruning every 3 years on this
tree in order to keep the tree at its current size
and to reduce risk of a large branch failure.
Heavy limbs are also recommended to be
cabled where possible. All irrigation when
underneath the dripline of this tree is
recommended to be permanently suspended.
Irrigation to native oak trees in the dry
summer months can significantly raise risk of
the oak tree developing an oak root fungus
disease. This tree is well located at the back -
property line fence. Excavation should stay as
far as possible from the tree.
Showing oak tree #6
1453 & 1457 Bernal 5/22/19 (4)
Construction recommendations:
A site plan has not yet been made available for these sites. A new home on each site is proposed.
Currently both sites share a driveway that is between the magnolia tree #5 and cedar tree #4.
The proposed driveway for the 1453 Bernal site is recommended to be placed in the same
location as the existing driveway to reduce impacts to both trees. If the driveway is to be placed
on the opposite side of the magnolia tree, then the magnolia tree should be removed, as
excavation would have a high impact on the tree's health and stability. The new driveway will
need to be constructed as close as possible to on top of grade. The existing driveway location
has likely discouraged root growth due to the compaction. Root growth is expected to be more
abundant in other areas than the existing driveway location. Driveway excavation should not be
greater than 6 inches below grade.
Showing driveway location for both sites
The driveway for the home at 1457 Bernal is recommended to be placed on the opposite side of
the property as far from the cedar tree as possible. A new driveway on this property may require
the removal of a street tree. Home excavation for the 1457 Bernal site should be no closer to the
cedar tree than the existing home on site. The following tree protection plan will help to reduce
potential impacts to the retained trees on site. Once a site plan has been reviewed, the plan may
need to be amended.
1453 & 1457 Bernal 5/22/19 (5)
Tree Protection Plan:
Tree Protection Zones
Tree protection zones should be installed and maintained throughout the entire length of the
project. Prior to the commencement of any Development Project, a chain link fence shall be
installed at the drip line of any protected tree which will or will not be affected by the
construction. The drip line shall not be altered in any way so as to increase the encroachment of
the construction. Fencing for the protection zones should be 6 foot tall metal chain link type
supported my 2 inch metal poles pounded into the ground by no less than 2 feet. The support
poles should be spaced no more than 10 feet apart on center. Signs should be placed on fencing
signifying "Tree Protection Zone - Keep Out". No materials or equipment should be stored or
cleaned inside the tree protection zones. Excavation, grading, soil deposits, drainage and
leveling is prohibited within the tree protection zones. No wires, signs or ropes shall be attached
to the protected trees on site. Utility services and irrigation lines shall all be place outside of the
tree protection zones. On this site the entire street tree planting pits will need to be fenced off in
order to protect the street tree.
Inspections
The site arborist will need to verify that tree protection fencing has been installed before the start
of construction. The city of usually requires a letter stating the fencing is in place before any
permits are to be granted. The site arborist must inspect the site anytime excavation work is to
take place within 6 times the diameter of the protected tree on site. It is the contractors
responsibility to contact the site arborist if excavation work is to take place within 6 times the
diameter of the protected trees on site. Kielty Arborist Services can be reached at
kkarbor0476@yahoo.com or by phone at (650) 515-9783 (Kevin). All driveway demolition and
excavation must be inspected and documented.
Root Cutting and Grading
Any roots to be cut shall be monitored and documented. Large roots (2" in diameter or over) or
large masses of roots to be cut, must be inspected by the Project Arborist. The Project Arborist,
at this time, may recommend irrigation the root zone as well as other mitigation measures when
needed. All roots needing to be cut should be cut clean with a saw or lopper. Roots to be left
exposed for a period of time should be covered with layers of burlap and kept moist to avoid root
desiccation. The existing grade underneath the dripline of the trees shall be retained when
possible. If to be changed the Project Arborist must review and give mitigation measures.
Landscape Barrier zone
If for any reason a smaller tree protection zone is needed for access, a landscape buffer
consisting of wood chips spread to a depth of six inches with plywood or steel plates placed on
top will be placed where tree protection fencing is required. The landscape buffer will help to
reduce compaction to the unprotected root zone.
1453 & 1457 Bernal 5/22/19 (6)
Trenching and Excavation
Trenching for irrigation, drainage, electrical or any other reason shall be done by hand when inside
the dripline of a protected tree. Hand digging and the careful placement of pipes below or besides
protected roots will significantly reduce root loss, thus reducing trauma to the tree. All trenches
shall be backf lied with native materials and compacted to near its original level, as soon as
possible. Trenches to be left open for a period of time, will require the covering of all exposed
roots with burlap and be kept moist. The trenches will also need to be covered with plywood to
help protect the exposed roots.
Irrigation
Normal irrigation should be maintained throughout the entire length of the project. The imported
trees on this site will require irrigation during the warm season months. Some irrigation may be
required during the winter months depending on the seasonal rainfall. During the summer
months the trees on this site should receive heavy flood type irrigation 2 times a month. During
the fall and winter 1 time a month should suffice. Mulching the root zone of protected trees will
help the soil retain moisture, thus reducing water consumption.
The information included in this report is believed to be true and based on sound arboricultural
principles and practices.
Sincerely, Kevin R. Kielty
Certified Arborist WE#0476A
Showing tree number locations
1453 & 1457 Bernal 5/22/19 (7)
Kielty Arborist Services
P.O. Box 6187
San Mateo, CA 94403
650-515-9783
ARBORIST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Arborists are tree specialists who use their education, knowledge, training and experience
to examine trees, recommend measures to enhance the beauty and health of trees, and attempt to
reduce the risk of living near trees. Clients may choose to accept or disregard the
recommendations of the arborist, or seek additional advice.
Arborists cannot detect every condition that could possibly lead to the structural failure of
a tree. Trees are living organisms that fail in ways we do not fully understand. Conditions are
often hidden within trees and below ground. Arborists cannot guarantee that a tree will be
healthy or safe under all circumstances, or for a specified period of time. Likewise, remedial
treatments, like a medicine, cannot be guaranteed.
Treatment, pruning, and removal of trees may involve considerations beyond the scope of
the arborist's services such as property boundaries, property ownership, site lines, disputes
between neighbors, landlord -tenant matters, etc. Arborists cannot take such issues into account
unless complete and accurate information is given to the arborist. The person hiring the arborist
accepts full responsibility for authorizing the recommended treatment or remedial measures.
Trees can be managed, but they cannot be controlled. To live near a tree is to accept
some degree of risk. The only way to eliminate all risks is to eliminate all trees.
Arborist:
Kevin R. Kielty
Date: May 22, 2019
AIR,.-' PROTECTED TREE REMOVAL
PERMIT APPLICATION
Parks & Recreation Department
850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, CA 94010
Date:08-05-19 (650) 558-7330
The undersigned owner of the property at:
Address:1453 BERNAL AVE
hereby applies for a permit to remove or prune more than 113 of the canopy of the following protected
P tree(s):
Species: Magnolia
Location on Property Front CCircumference: 28.7"
enter of lot, its located to close to New House
Work to be Performed: X Removal Trim More Than 113 of the Crown
Reason Work is Necessary: Its located to close to the neW house
Is this Tree Removal Request Part of a Building Project? YES X
NO
Note: A photograph of the tree(s) and a schematic drawing of the location of the tree(s) on the property
submitted along with $75.00 to: City of Burlingame. Additional documentation ma
Attach any documentation you may have. (Example.• Report fi•on: an Independent Arborist, pictureo dam must be
letters of'concern from neighbors, etc.). ybe required to support re»tovah
Of'damaged structures,
Owner (Print) Mr. +Mrs. Josh Friedman
Phone 773-636-0482
Address 1047 Balboa Ave. Burlingame CA 94010 Emaillisafriedman55
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PERMIT — FOR -------------
OFFICE USE ONL Y
Payment Rec. -Pa entMethod_
This permit allows the applicant to remove or prune the above listed tree(s) in accordance with the rovisio
Reforestation and Tree Protection Ordinance acknowledges receipt of a co (Municipal Code Chapter 1 1.06). By signing this permit sOf igns
apeplicant
and that all appeals have expired or been resolved , and agrees to comply with its provisions and all conditions listed below;
OWNER SIGNATURE _
CITY ARBORIST_
CONDITIONS:
24 -inch box size single stem landscape tree(s) (no fruit or nut trees) will be
required and may be planted anywhere on the property. I conditions are not met within
the allotted time as specified in Chapter l7.06.090.� f
each tree into the tree replacement fund will be required Payment of $1200.00 for
NO replacements) required. Contact the Parks Division at
(650) 558-7330 when removal(s) are completed.
BUILDING PROJECT.- Permit ineffective until after Planning Commission review.
DATE PERMIT EFFECTIVE
PERMIT EXPIRES
DATE
COMPLETED
This work should be done by quali ted tree professionals and a co
site at al tunes when work is being performed. 07,'20,8 eV must be available at the job
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Description
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Project Comments - Planning Application
1453 Bernal Ave, zoned R-1, APN: 026-044-070
Request for Design Review for a new two-story single family dwelling with
detached garage.
Bob Disco
Parks Division
Please address the following comments at this time; provide a written response and revised plans
with your resubmittal:
No existing tree over 48 inches in circumference at 54 inches form base of tree may be
removed without a Protected Tree Removal Permit from the Parks Division. (558-
7330).
Removal of Magnolia will only be approved if Planning Commission approves plans as
proposed and does not require tree to be retained. Tree is healthy and has good
structure.
2. New landscape plan is required to meet the Water Conservation in Landscape
Regulations (WELO). Irrigation Plan required for Building permit.
3. Submit WELO Checklist.
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.
Reviewed By: BD
650.558.7333
Landscape ok-
Date: 7.17.19
1445 BERNAL AVENUE
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
14 May 2019
Mr. Kevin Gardiner, Director
Community Development Department
City Hall
501 Primrose Road
Burlingame, CA 94010
Dear Mr. Gardiner:
It is my understanding that there is no historic district designation within the residential areas
of Burlingame, nor are there historic preservation guidelines to direct the alteration or
replacement of older homes with new construction. Former Community Development Director
Meeker therefore recommended that concerned citizens alert the City to the historic
significance of residential properties throughout the city.
For this reason, I enclose a brief history of the property at 1453 and 1457 Bernal Avenue. The
age of the house and the relevance of its owners to the history of Burlingame make this
property worthy of consideration.
It has served as something of a local landmark and has helped to reveal the character and
charm of the original town. Ideally, every effort should be made to preserve the scale,
appearance and park -like atmosphere of the property which has been so carefully maintained
by both of the families who lived there and so greatly appreciated by visitors and the neighbors
who are fortunate enough to live nearby.
Thank you for your consideration of this matter.
Sincerely,
MaryXackard
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No early photographs are available of this house. However, no significant
alterations have been made to the building that are visible from the street, and
aside from some changes In landscaping and paint colors, the house is much as
It was in the 1948 when It was added onto the garage of 1457 Bernal Avenue to
provide a home for one of the sons of Mr. and Mrs. Tlddy.
NOTES ON THE HISTORY OF 1453 AND 1457 BERNAL AVENUE
On March 1, 1907, Adeline M. Easton and Ansel M. Easton filed plans for the Easton Addition to
Burlingame No. 4, as surveyed by Nourse & Farey, Civil Engineers, with the Public Recorder of
San Mateo County. By the date of the 1910 Census, April 16, 1910, the William Toothaker
family was shown to have taken up residence on lots 6 and 7, block 45 of that subdivision. The
Toothaker house was built on lot 6, which would be given the address 1457 Bernal Avenue
when street numbering was implemented to provide residential mail delivery in 1914.
William Toothaker was a prominent citizen of Burlingame. Born in 1844 in Maine, as the Civil
War progressed, he enlisted in Company A, Maine 24th Infantry Regiment on October 1, 1862
and mustered out on February 8, 1863. He re -enlisted in the Maine 2"d Light Artillery Battery
on December 19, 1863 and mustered out on June 16, 1865. He married Lorania Walker in
Boston on December 10, 1865. Available City Directories show that Mr. and Mrs. Toothaker
were residents of San Francisco by 1868 and Voter Registration records indicate that they were
residents of Easton at some point between 1900 and 1912. He was employed as a hydraulic
engineer, so it was not surprising to find that he was actively engaged in the campaign for the
purpose of incurring a bonded debt to provide for the acquisition, construction and completion
of a system of waterworks for the City of Burlingame in 1912, serving as clerk for the election
held on November 1st of that year.
He had earlier achieved local notoriety in 1908. As the owner of an extremely loud bell that he
had installed on Oak Grove, he sold it to Mrs. James (Jessie) Murphy, a pioneer figure who
served as the first Parks Commissioner and was a leading member of the Burlingame Woman's
Club. Mr. Toothaker's bell was in turn presented it to the Burlingame Volunteer Fire
Department to carry out the Woman's Club's first project, which had been the acquisition of a
fire bell for the community. In an era when mass communication was challenging, Mr.
Toothaker's bell was a perfect solution to the problem, since it provided a city-wide alarm that
could alert fire department volunteers and other citizens to any crisis.
Two large trees adorn the frontages of 1453 and 1457 Bernal that are known to have been in
place for more than three-quarters of a century and are clearly a significant aspect of the local
landscape. Considering Mrs. Murphy's early acquaintance with the Toothakers, these trees
may well be a part of the earliest efforts by Mrs. Murphy and the Woman's Club to promote
tree planting in the City of Burlingame.
In 1913, Ethel Toothaker, 18, married Archie Tiddy, 21, and they took up residence in the
Toothaker home, raising their four children there. Archie was part of the pioneer family that
established Tiddy Bros. grocery store, a high -end market established in the early 1900s
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mid-1940s.
In the 1940s, Ethel Tiddy would regale the children in the neighborhood with stories about the
early days in the area. She said that hers was the first house built in the neighborhood and told
about living at 1457 Bernal Avenue when there were no other buildings visible from their front
porch, just fields of tall grass and a few trees. She also talked about the streetcar that had run
up and down. Hillside, a story that most children found very hard to believe, since no streetcar
or tracks were still in evidence in the 1940s. Photographic evidence proved both stories to be
true.
Since the Easton No. 4 subdivision was not laid out until 1907 and the Easton School, which
should have been visible from their house, was built in 1909, if her story was accurate, it is
probable that this house was built and occupied sometime between 1907 and 1909. The 1910
Census reveals the Toothaker family was living on Bernal Avenue near Adeline Drive, and City
Directories for 1912 show Ethel and her parents -were living there at that time.
In 1947, Ethel and Archie began construction of the small cottage attached to the garage at the
back of their property which would become 1453 Bernal Avenue. The cottage was for their son,
Redick (Dick), his wife Terry and their son. Dick was born February 16, 1922 and had served in
the Army Air Corps from 1943 to 1946 in the South Pacific during World War II. The cottage
had a large open area on the main floor and a steep set of stairs leading up to a bedroom loft,
an unusual layout at the time and one that the neighbors found fascinating as they watched the
building grow.
Redick Tiddy was named for Redick Duperu, the second resident on that hilltop. The Duperu
house was located at 1464 Vancouver (Lot 37, Block 45) almost directly behind the Tiddy house,
and clearly the absence of other neighbors nearby created a feeling of mutual support between
the two families. Following the death of Redick Duperu in 1929, his widow, Anna, was hired by
Tiddy Bros. grocery store as a bookkeeper, and in 1956 she moved into the cottage at 1453
Bernal Avenue, where she continued to live until 1972. This spirit of a caring, close-knit
community demonstrated by the families who first occupied these two houses lingers today
and is one of the defining characteristics of the area.
Archie Tiddy died in 1958 and Ethel continued to live at 1457 Bernal until 1963. The Tiddy
family continued to own the property following Ethel's death in 1967, renting the house at
1457 to Harry and Winifred Gogarty until selling it to them in 1972, at which time they assumed
ownership of both lots.
Harry Gogarty was born in Castlegregory, Co. Kerry, Ireland on July 24, 1924 and graduated
from Rockwell College, Co. Tipperary. He came to the United States in 1949, arriving in Boston,
and moving on to New York and Chicago before arriving in Burlingame. Widely known and
highly regarded in the area, he dedicated himself to the promotion of travel to Ireland through
his 35-year career with the Irish Tourist Board. Harry and Winifred had five children that they
raised here. Winifred died in 2018, having remained at 1457 Bernal following Harry's death in
2009.
As can be seen through a review of the photographs of the house taken in the early 1900s and
in 2014, the general appearance of the house front has been maintained, although the front
porch was glassed -in by the 1940s. The original house and the property as a whole have
remained virtually unchanged and have been carefully tended by both the Toothaker/Tiddy and
Gogarty families, thereby preserving some of the early character and charm of North
Burlingame for more than 110 years.
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CD/PLG-Erika Lewit
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We live at 1456 Drake and have lived here for 5.5 years. We have long since seen the 1453 and 1457 Bernal
homes/lots and felt that they need to be refreshed to reflect the neighborhood. We are excited that the new
owners are saving the front facade even though the house is completely outdated. We've reviewed the 31) plans
and are in support of what they are doing.
Looking forward to having them in the neighborhood.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks!
Amit & Shveta Mujumdar
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CD/PLG-Erika Lewit
From: Ryan S <RWS211 @yahoo.com>
Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2019 9:42 AM
To: CD/PLG-Erika Lewit J u�
Cc: tim@formonedesign.com; Chinar M. Starck AJG i. i 2019
Subject: 1453 and 1457 Bernal
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To whom it may concern. My name is Ryan Starck and I am a resident of Easton Addition. The purpose of this email is to
provide support for the proposed homes at 1453 and 1457 Bernal.
I am very familiar with these properties as I pass by several times per week and often visit friends in the 1400 block of
Bernal, Vancouver and Drake. Furthermore, I toured the existing structures during the open house.
In short, the existing structures have outlived their useful life. The proposed design respects the setting, incorporates
design elements from the existing structure and improves the continuity of the block. I was also very excited to see that
the plans incorporated some of the mature trees on the site.
These are well designed homes that improve the neighborhood and respect the architectural elements that make Easton
Addition unique. I strongly support these proposals and hope to see them move forward soon.
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CD/PLG-Erika Lewit
From: Eliot.Williams@BakerBotts.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2019 12:05 PM
To: CD/PLG-Erika Lewit
Cc: meg.a.baidwin@gmail.com; tim@formonedesign.com; lisa.sharaby@gmail.com
Subject: Property Improvement at 1453 and 1457 Bernal �. D
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We are residents of Burlingame's Easton Addition (1400 Block of Vancouver)-alz�li=1#;#pport of
the proposed renovation of the structures at 1453 and 1457 Bernal. We are familiar with the land and
improvements as they currently stand, and have reviewed the proposed design of the new
owners. We are fully in support of the new owners' proposal. The existing structures are outdated
and fail to provide a living space that is consistent with the prevailing expectations in the
neighborhood, especially for families with young children.
The proposed renovation of the property preserves the charm and appeal of the old fagade, integrates
perfectly with the aesthetics of the neighborhood, and updates the property to be consistent with the
demands of contemporary living. The new owners' proposal reflects well on their future
stewardship of the property, and we respectfully recommend swift approval of their request.
Very truly yours,
-Eliot & Lisa Williams
Eliot D. Williams
BAKER BOTTS LLP'
1001 Page Mill Road
Bldg. One, Ste. 200
Palo Alto, CA 94304-1007
+1 650 739-7511 (Direct Dial)
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CD/PLG-Erika Lewit
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The purpose of this letter is to let the city know of my strong support for the proposed project at 1453 and 1457
Bernal. The project is completely in keeping with the standards of the city. In fact it provides improvements
valuable to the neighborhood, such as the percentage of lot coverage and by making the house colored to blend
in with the surrounding vegetation. The Baldwin Family are very desirable neighbors and Bernal Ave is the
perfect street for their forever home.
Jenny Kilroy Broderick
1472 Benito Ave
On Tue, Aug 20, 2019 at 5:22 PM Megan Baldwin <meg.a.baldwin(cro,g-mail.com> wrote:
Hi and thanks so much for your help! Below you can see current house and renderings of our plans (although
aesthetics such as color and the detailing in the upper gables will change, but you get general idea). After the
photos are a few representative notes from neighbors. It would mean the absolute world if you could write your
own letter in such spirit (email is fine, you can send to elewit a,burlingame.org and cc me and
timgformonedesi n.com). Thank you!!
CD/PLG-Erika Lewit
From: Judy Zhong <judymzhong@yahoo.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2019 8:21 AM
To: CD/PLG-Erika Lewit ;EEI
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Cc: Megan Baldwin; Tim Baldwin 3�. g
Subject: 1453 and 1457 Bernal Plan AUG 2 2 2019
CITY OF BURLING,A
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Hi! My name is Judy Zhong and I live at 1272 Balboa Avenue in Burlingame and has lived here for 8 years. I have seen
the 1453 and 1457 Bernal homes/lots and felt that they need to be refreshed to reflect the neighborhood. I am in
support of what the new owners are doing.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks!
Judy Zhong
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CITY OF BURLINGAME
BURLINGAME
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
501 PRIMROSE ROAD
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
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PH: (650) 558-7250 • FAX: (650) 696-3790
www.burlingame.org
Site: 1453 BERNAL AVENUE
The City of Burlingame Planning Commission announces the
following public hearing on MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2019 at
7:00 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 501 Primrose
Road, Burlingame, CA:
Application for Design Review for a new, two-story single
family dwelling and detached garage at
1453 BERNAL AVENUE zoned R-1. APN 026.044.070
Mailed: August 16, 2019
(Please refer to other side)
City of Burlin-aame
PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE
A copy of the application and plans for this project may be reviewed prior to
the meeting at the Community Development Department at ,501 primrose
Road, Burlingame, California.
If you challenge the subject application(s) in court, you may be limited to
raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the- public hearing,
described in the notice or in written correspondence delivered to the city at or
prior to the public hearing.
Property owners who receive this notice are responsible' for informing their
tenants about this notice.
For additional information, please call (650) 558-7250. Thank you.
Kevin Gardiner, AICP
Community Development Director
PUBLIC HEARING NOVICE
(Please refer to ether side)
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Plan Review Comments
Project Address: 1453 Bernal (Lot 7)
Application: Design Review for a new two story single family dwelling with detached garage.
Date of Review: 08.09.19 08.21.19
Lot Area: 5,997 SF (50 ' x 119.96' x 50.01 x 119.95') 1453 Bernal Avenue
Zoning: R-1
APN: 026-044-070
Site History and Description:
There are two existing lots (lot 6 and lot 7) that each have their own APN. Appraisal reports dated 1948 state that
the house on 1457 Bernal Avenue was built in 1908. Originally there was a 4-car garage on lot 7 (1453 Bernal), but
a portion of the garage was converted to a 2-story house in approximately 1948. Over the years the structures
have been issued building permits as both a single property and as two different properties. There is only 1
driveway cut and that is located in front of 1453 Bernal. There are no structures that cross the property line
between the two lots and therefore, no Conditional Use Permit is required for re-emerging lots.
An historic resource report is required (based on information submitted by a neighbor of potentially historic qualities
of the property) and was prepared by the firm of Page and Turnbull on July 12, 2019. The existing house with
attached garage at 1453 Bernal Avenue is proposed to be demolished.
1. Design Review (Code Section 25.57.010)
• Proposed new house and detached garage require design review per C.S.25.57.010(a)(1). Application and
fees submitted.
No response required.
2. Setbacks (Code Section 25.26.072)
• Proposed setbacks meet the minimum code requirements.
No response required.
3. Lot Coverage (Code Section 25.26.065)
City of Burlingame
Planning Division
(650) 558-7250 • (650) 696-3790 (fax)
Plan Review Comments
No response required.
5. Building Height (Code Section 25.26.060)
Average top of curb: (98.37' + 98.66')/2 = 98.52'
Proposed: 98.52' + 29.01' = 127.53' (29'-0" above average top of curb)
Allowed: 98.52' + 30.0 = 128.52' (30'-0" above average top of curb)
• The proposed project complies with height restrictions.
No response required.
6. Declining Height Envelope (DHE) (Code Section 25.26.075)
Points of Departure - Left Side: (99.11' + 99.65')/2 = 99.38'
- Right Side: (100.96' + 102.76')/2 = 101.86
• The proposed project complies Declining Height Envelope regulations.
No response required.
7. Parking Accessory Structure (Code Section 25.70.030 and 25.60)
4 bedrooms proposed- 3 upstairs and 1 downstairs (room labeled 'office' on the second floor has a wall open by
50% (5 feet) of the length and therefore does not qualify as a bedroom). Detached garage meets requirements
of C.S. 25.60
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City of Burlingame
Planning Division
(650) 558-7250 • (650) 696-3790 (fax)
Plan Review Comments
Proposed: 1 covered (10' x 20'), detached + 1 uncovered (9' x 20')
Required: 1 covered (10' x 20') + 1 uncovered (9' x 20')
• Planner notes that the proposed garage does not meet the minimum interior dimensions to be counted as 2
covered spaces (17'-3" width where 20 feet is required for 2 parking spaces).
• Planner notes that a new driveway cut is proposed at the left side of the site. The existing curb cut at the
right side will be filled in.
No response required.
8. Landscaping
There is 1 protected size tree on 1453 Bernal Avenue- a Magnolia tree at the front of the lot that is proposed to
be removed. There is also a protected street tree in front of the site that is proposed to be retained.
► You will need to make application for a Protected Tree Removal Permit in the Parks Division prior to
going forward to a Study Planning Commission hearing.
A Certified Arborist Report dated May 22, 2019 details the health of the trees and tree protection measures.
Application made for a Protected Tree Removal Permit to Parks Division on August 5, 2019. Arborist has
indicated that the Magnolia tree is in good health and the removal permit will not be granted if the Commission
determines it must stay.
3 landscape trees are required on the site, where 3 new 24-inch box size landscape trees (Japanese Maple,
Japanese Cherry, and dwarf Magnolia trees) are proposed to be planted.
• Project complies with landscape requirements. Protected Tree Removal Permit application was made on
08.05.19. The City Arborist's 07.17.19 comments state that the Magnolica Tree proposed for removal is
healthy and that the Protected Tree Removal Permit will be approved only if the tree is not required to be
retained by the Planning Commission. The tree is not in the footprint of the proposed house.
9. Proposed Exterior Materials
• Windows: aluminum clad wood windows with simulated true divided lites; wood trim and sills.
• Doors: wood doors and wood garage door.
• Siding: wood board and batten vertical siding.
• Roof. diamond -shaped asphalt shingles.
• Other. wood brackets and porch columns and gable vents.
Please contact Erika Lewit if you have questions regarding these plan check comments:
elewit(a)burlingame.org or (650) 558.7254