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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1556 Cypress Avenue - Approval LetterCITY OF BURLINGAME City Hall — 501 Primrose Road Burlingame. California 94010-3997 November 8, 2019 Tim Raduenz Form+ One 4843 Silver Springs Drive Park City, UT 84098 Re: 1556 Cypress Avenue Dear Tim, E � TY /'<r � � `:�'�% COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Planning Division PH: (650) 558-7250 FAX: (650) 696-3790 �Mailing Date 01.30.20 Since there was no appeal to or suspension by the City Council, the October 28, 2019, Planning Commission approval of your application for Design Review became effective November 7, 2019. This application was for a Design Review for first and second story additions to an existing one-story house at 1556 Cypress Avenue, zoned R-1. The October 28, 2019, minutes of the Planning Commission state your application was approved with the following conditions: that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Division date stamped October 16, 2019, sheets T1.0, A1.0, AR through A5.0, A9.0 and G2.0; 2. that prior to issuance of a building permit, the Planning Commission shall review an FYI item that inc�udes revised building elevations correctly showing the cantilevered bay above the front entry and a revised roof plan that is consistent with the approved building elevations; 3. that the 64 SF (6'-9" x 9'-5") uncovered balcony (second floor) at the rear of the house shall not be covered, unless covering or enclosing this a�ea does not exceed the maximum allowed floor area ratio (FAR) or there is approval of a Variance for exceeding the maximum allowed FAR; 4. that any changes to building materials, exterior finishes, windows, architectural features, roof height or pitch, and amount or type of hardscape materials shall be subject to Planning Division or Planning Commission review (FYI or amendment to be determined by Planning staf�; � � 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; 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; Register online to receive City of Burlingame e-mail updates at www.burlingame.org November 7, 2019 1556 Cypress Avenue Page 2 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; THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE MET DURING THE BUILDING INSPECTION PROCESS PRIOR TO THE INSPECTIONS NOTED IN EACH CONDITION: 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 belvw 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; Register online to receive City of Burlingame e-mail updates at www,burlingame.org November 7, 2019 1556 Cypress Avenue Page 3 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. All site improvements and construction work will require separate application to the Building Department. This approval is valid for one year during which time a building permit must be issued. An extension of up to one year may be considered by the Planning Commission if application is made before the end of the first year. The decision of the Council is a final administrative decision pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6. If you wish to challenge the decision in a court of competent jurisdiction, you must do so within 90 days of the date of the decision unless a shorter time is required pursuant to state or federal law. Sincerely, � 11��. Kevin Gardiner, AICP Community Development Director c. Kasey and Bill Schuh, property owners 1556 Cypress Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010 Chief Deputy Valuation, Assessor's Office (LOT 36 BURLINGAME HEIGHTS RSM C/45; APN: 028-295-080) File Register online to receive City of Burlingame e-mail updates at www.burlingame.org