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CITY OF BURLINGAME
Community Development Department
MEMORANDUM
September 21, 2020
Planning Commission
Erika Lewit, Senior Planner
Director's Report
Meeting Date: September 28, 2020
SUBJECT: FYI — REVIEW OF PROPOSED CHANGES TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED
DESIGN REVIEW PROJECT AT 1453 BERNAL AVENUE, ZONED R-1.
Summary: An application for Design Review for a new, two-story single family dwelling and
detached garage at 1453 Bernal Avenue was approved by the Planning Commission on
September 9, 2019 (see attached September 9 and August 26, 2019 Planning Commission
Minutes). A building permit was issued March 6, 2020 and construction is currently under way.
The applicant is requesting approval of a change to the approved siding for the upper floor and
the left side chimney (see attached explanation letter submitted by the designer, dated
September 18, 2020). The originally approved plans showed horizontal siding on the first floor
of the house and the chimney at the right side elevation, and vertical board and batten siding on
the left side chimney and second story. The applicant is requesting to apply the horizontal wood
siding with mitered corner boards throughout the project. No other changes are proposed.
The applicant submitted plans showing the originally approved and revised building elevations,
date stamped September 18, 2020, to show the changes to the previously approved design
review project.
If the Commission feels there is a need for more study, this item may be placed on an action
calendar for a second review and/or public hearing with direction to the applicant.
Erika Lewit
Senior Planner
Attachments:
Explanation letter submitted by the designer, dated September 18, 2020
Planning Commission Minutes from the September 9 and August 26, 2019 hearings
Conditions of approval for the project approval
Photos of the front elevation for the project currently being constructed
Proposed plans, date stamped September 18, 2020
Form + One
4843 Silver Springs Drive
Park City, UT 84098
P+ 415.819.0304
E + tim@formonedesign.com
TRANSMITTAL FORM
To: City of Burlingame Planning - FYI From: Tim Raduenz
Subject: 1453 Bernal (B19-0459) Date Sent: 09/16/20
FYI Application for 1453 Bernal Ave.:
1• 2°d fioor siding from (approved) board + batten TO horizontal wood siding, same as the existing ls�
floor siding, this was part of the inspiration mood board, attached as well for your review.
Comments: The Owners (Lisa + Josh) and the Contractor (Gre� decided that going with a more traditional
siding design was best for the project, and it also keeps it closer the mood board photo and a little more traditional
in design style. I agree with either way but to be more traditional it should be continuous horizontal wood siding
throughout.
If you have any questions, please call or e-mail me. To that end we believe we have made a design decision that
will work well with the overall existing design.
Best,
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Tim Raduenz — CG�P
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Meeting Minutes
Planning Commission
BURLINGAME CITY HALL
501 PRIMROSE ROAD
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
Monday, September 9, 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. The project is Categorically Exempt from
review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15303
(a) of the CEQA guidelines. (Tim Raduenz, Form + One, designer and applicant; Josh
and Lisa Friedman, property owners) (121 noticed) Staff Contact: Erika Lewit
Commissioner Sargent was recused from this item because he lives within 500 feet of the subject
property.
All Commissioners had visited the property. There were no ex-parte communications to report.
Community Development Director Gardiner provided an overview of the staff report.
There were no questions of staff.
Chair Comaroto opened the public hearing.
Tim Raduenz, Form + One Design, represented the applrcant.
Commission Questions/Comments:
> 3D renderings are different than elevations. Would look better with the board and batten siding as
shown.
> How far back would the house need to be to save the tree in the front? (Raduenz: 6 to 8 feet. Would
interfere with the driveway and break the neighborhood pattern.)
Public Comments:
There were no public comments.
Chair Comaroto closed the public hearing.
Commission Discussion:
> Magnolia tree is accompanied by the large fir tree on the adjacent property, and street tree. Would
need to move the house far back to clear the drip-line of the magnolia.
> Likes the changes. Clapboard siding works well with the board and batten.
> Light fixtures need to cut off so light does not spill off the property. Cut-offs need to be appropriate.
> Magnolia roots are an obstacle, would be hard to relocate the tree.
Commissioner Loftis made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Comaroto, to approve the
Action Item. The motion carried by the following vote:
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BURLINGAME CITY HALL
501 PRIMROSE ROAD
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
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 rtem because he lives within 500 feet of subject property.
Al! 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 free? (Raduenz: Yes, we have submitted an application to
remove this tree. It is locafed 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 fhe 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. A/so 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 correcf
plans.)
> On left elevation, roof configuration above family 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 iYs necessary.
(Raduenz: It is farmhouse style; the chimney chase will die info the roof. Was a/so 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 left elevation. Half columns at
fronf porch are missing on the righf elevation. (Raduenz: Will be shown correctly on revised plans.)
> Should consider increasing the roof overhang above the side entrance for weather profection .
(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, /ooks tight, perhaps a 3x1 pa(tern would work better. (Raduenz: Will probably eliminate the
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sidelite, so if will not be an issue.)
> Board and batten siding on bofh 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
fee! 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 srts by itself in an open area apart from other buildings. However, proposed scale and articulatron
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 fhe 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 frees grow slow and they're great trees...helps to define this block. Have been told by
professional tree movers thaf it is possible to move trees of this size. Encourage you to look into moving
the Magnolia tree closer to the sfreet. (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 1 x8.)
Public Comments:
Caro! Felacio, address not provided: Grandparents were original owners of 1457 Bernal Avenue and
parents built 1453 Bernal Avenue, if was their first home after they were married. Not here fo 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 characfer. Would like to see Magnolia tree saved or moved because it is a wonderfu!
tree. Also need to look at whether or not the existing streef tree will need to be removed for the new
driveway. Liked suggestion of extending roof above side enfry of house, will provide protection from rain
and wind. Welcomed new property owners to the neighborhood.
Tim Raduenz, applicant: Noted that they will consulf 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 archrtect and building; worked with their friends who purchased the adjacent lot
to propose homes that will fit in with the neighborhood. They love the frees and this block of Bernal
Avenue; they really care about the community and wanf 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 accommodafe 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:
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EXHIBIT "A"
Conditions of Approval for Categorical Exemption and Design Review
1453 Bernal Avenue
Effective September 19, 2019
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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 the chimney material along the left side elevation be board and batten;
3. that any changes to building rnaterials, 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�;
4. that any changes to the size or envelope of the basement, first or second floors, or garage,
which would include adding or enlarging a dormer(s), shall require an amendment to this
permit;
5. that 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;
6. that any recycling containers, debris boxes or dumpsters for the construction project shall be
placed upon the private property, if feasible, as determined by the Community Development
Director;
7. that 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;
8. that prior to issuance of a building permit for construction of the project, the project
construction plans shall be modified to include a cover sheet listing all conditions of approval
adopted by the Planning Commission, or City Council on appeal; which shall remain a part of
all sets of approved plans throughout the construction process. Compliance with all
conditions of approval is required; the conditions of approval shall not be modified or
changed without the approval of the Planning Commission, or City Council on appeal;
9. that all air ducts, plumbing vents, and flues shall be combined, where possible, to a single
termination and installed on the portions of the roof not visible from the street; and that these
venting details shall be included and approved in the construction plans before a Building
permit is issued;
10. that the project shall 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;
11. 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;
EXHIBIT "A"
Conditions of Approval for Categorical Exemption and Design Review
1453 Bernal Avenue
Effective September 19, 2019
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE MET DURING THE BUILDING INSPECTION
PROCESS PRIOR TO THE INSPECTIONS NOTED IN EACH CONDITION:
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12. 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;
13. that prior to scheduling the foundation inspection, a licensed surveyor shall locate the
property corners, set the building footprint and certify the first floor elevation of the new
structure(s) based on the elevation at the top of the form boards per the approved plans; this
survey shall be accepted by the City Engineer;
14. that prior to scheduling the framing inspection the 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;
15. 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
16. 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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