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Home My WebLink About1570 Cypress Avenue - Approval Letterr4, CITT p 4 � BURLINGAME � T..... The City of Burlingame C17'Y HALI. C 501 PRIMROSE ROAD TEL: (650) 558J250 PLANNWG DEPAR7'MENT BURLQJGAME, CALIFORNIA 94010.3997 FAX: (650) 6963790 July 2, 2002 Brian Roche 1570 Cypress Avenue Burlingame CA 94010 Dear Mr. Roche: Your request for second unit amnesty was reviewed by the Planning Commission. Since there was no appeal to or suspension by the City Council, the June 24, 2002 Planning Commission approval of your application for amnesty is granted to legalize an existing second unit at the rear of the main dwelling at 1570 Cypress Avenue, zoned R-1. The legal status of the unit is subject to the following conditions of approval: 1. that the second unit shall meet all the requirements of the California Building Code and California Fire Code, 1998 edition, as amended by the City of Burlingame; 2. that all building permits required to bring the second unit into compliance with the California Building Code and California Fire Code, 1998 edition, as amended by the Citv nf Burlingame shall be applied for, and all construction work completed by, June 30, 2003; 3. that any alterations or repairs to the second unit shall meet the requirements of Burlingame Municipal Code Section 25.59; and 4. that no permits for work to the main single family dwelling on site are approved with this special permit. Second Unit Amnesty 1570 Cypress Avenue The second unit amnesty granted is also subject to all provisions set forth in Ordinance No. 1653. All site improvements and construction work will require separate application to the Building Department. This approval is valid until June 30, 2003, during which time a building permit must be issued and all required work must be completed. Sincerely yours, �'1�G2�;��r�.� Margaret Monroe City Planner MM/e 1570cypr.app Chief Building Inspector Chief Deputy Valuation, Assessor's Office (LOT 46 BURLINGAME HEIGHTS RSM C/45; APN: 028-295-120) � / City of Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes F June 24, 2002 C. Bojues noting he understood the neighbor's concerns, second stories often block views, but in this case the project integrates and improves the design and is working within the code, moved to approve the application, by resolution, with the following amended conditions: 1) that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Department date stamped May 21,2002, Sheets A2 and A3, floor plans and roof plan, and sheets A 1 and A4, site lan and building elevations date stamped June 13, 2002; 2) that any changes to the size or envelope of ement, first or second floors, which would include adding or enlarging a dormer(s), moving or c gin indows and architectural fe s or changing the roof height or pitch, shall be subject to des� review; 3) that the project shall co y with the Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling Ordi ce which requires affected demoliti , new construction and a(teration projects to submit a Waste Reduc n Plan and meet recycling require ts; any partial or full demolition of a structure, interior or exterior all require a demolition permit; 4) t the conditions of the Chief Building O�cial's, Recycling Spec� st's and the City Engineer's May 2 002 memos shall be met; 5) that prior to scheduling the roof deck ' pection, a licensed surveyor shall oot the height of the roof ridge provide certification of that he� t; 6) that prior to scheduling the f ing inspection, the project arc ' ct, engineer or other licensed pr ssional shall provide architectur ertification that the architectu details such as window locatio nd bays are built as shown on t pproved plans; if there is no 1' nsed professional involved in th roject, the property owner or c actor sr►all provide the certifi ion under penalty of perjury; 7) t prior to final inspection, Planni epartment staff will inspect note compliance of the architectu details (trim materials, window e, etc.) to verify that the proje as been built according to the appr ed Planning and Building pl ; 8) that the project shall m all the requirements of the Califo ia Building and Fire Codes, 19 edition, as amended by the Ci of Burlingame; and 9) that the prop shall be surveyed and the si etbacks as shown on the sche ic plans confirmed on the building pla before a building permit sha e issued. The motion was se ded by C. Keele. omment on motion: CA An son asked if Commissioners e satisfied that the siding issue had been ddressed. The intention is ar that the whole house will sided with the same material. There is a concern about the side set ck, need to place a condition at property be surveyed. Maker and second " agreed to amend the moti and add the condition. Can a, a condition that John Stewart remains engaged in the project and that -new windows shall be true,p�vided light. CA Anderson stated that you can't condition the project etain a particular architect. Cf Monroe pointed out the new conditions of approval requiring a licensed chitect to survey the architec ral features before final inspection. Concerned about bulk, asked applic � t to remove upstairs deck if , y dec��le they won't use it. Chair Keighran called for a voice vote on the mo�n to approve. The motion passed on a voice vote 6-0-1 (C. Osterling absent). Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at 8:18 p.m. 6. 1570 CYPRESS AVENUE — ZONED R-1— APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT TO LEGALIZE AN EXISTING DETACHED SECOND UNIT. (BRIAN ROCHE, APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER) (58 NOTICED) PROJECT PLANNER: SEAN O'ROURKE Reference staff report, 6.24.02, with attachments. CP Monroe presented the report, reviewed criteria and staff comments. Four conditions were suggested for consideration. Commissioner asked for clarification on preformance standards versus conditions. CP Monroe stated that performance standards are established in the code and any second unit approved would need to meet these on-going performance standards or lose its right to exist. Chair Keighran opened the public hearing. Brian Roche, the property owner was present to answer questions and stated that he wished to remodel and clean up the existing second unit. Commissioner asked ,� City of Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes June 24, 2002 if the applicant was currently living in the main house. The applicant state that he was living in the main house. There were no further comments from the floor and the public hearing was closed. C. Bojues moved to approve the application, by resolution, with the following conditions: 1) that the second unit shali meet all the requirements of the California Building Code and California Fire Code,1998 edition, as amended by the City of Burlingame; 2) that all building permits required to bring the second unit into compliance with the California Building Code and California Fire Code, 1998 edition, as amended by the City of Burlingame shall be applied for, and all construction work completed by, June 30, 2003; 3) that any alterations or repairs to the second unit shall meet the requirements of the Burlingame Municipal Code Section 25.29; and 4) that no permits for work to the main single family dwelling on site are approved with this special permit. The motion was seconded by C. Auran. Chair Keighran called for a voice vote on the motion to approve the second unit. The motion passed on a voice vote 6-0-1 (C. Osterling absent). Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at 8:27 p.m. HOUSING ELEMENT — NEGATIVE D LARATION AND AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN, ADOPTING THE 2G� 1-2006 HOUS LEMENT. PROJECT PLANNER: MAUREEN $�ICS 7. Reference staff report, 6.24.02, attachments. CP Monroe presented the repo viewed changes and staff responses to reviewing cies. Noted that the Housing Element requ� adding a work program regarding ADA accessibil' ue to a change in State law effective Janu 002. Also, noted that the Housing Element has be feviewed by the ALUC and they requested 2 ditions on the Housing Element which have been add ed in the text. A Negative Declaration has n prepared stating that there are no significant impact sociated with this Housing Element. C ted all future housing projects would require their o � vironmental review. Commissioner ask y this was a Draft if it is considered to be the final doct�;t'tient. CP Monroe stated that the Housing ent is final, but still considered a Draft until the City Copncil acts on it. ,� Chair Keighran opened the public hearing. The�c�ere no comments from the floor and the public hearing was closcd. ' "' i' , �. Bojues moved to approve the Ncgative Declaration and recommend the 2001-2006 Housing Element to �,�'�the City Council for approval. The motion was seconded by C. Auran. Y � Commissioner comments: the 2001-2006 Housing Element is a beautiful piece of work. resents hours of staff, Commission and commufiity time and effort. Great job. . Chair Keighran called fo�a voice vote on the motion to approve the Negat� eclaration and recommend approval of the 2001-2�6 Housing Element to City Council. The moti passed on a voice vote 6-0-1 (C. Osterling absent). A,�peal procedures were advised. This item con�Yiided at 8:33 p.m. ,�f. IX. DESIGN REVIEW STUDY ITEMS 8. 1537 DRA�AVENUE — ZONED R-1— APPLICATION FOR MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, CONDITIO AL USE PERMIT FOR RE-EMERGENCE OF THREE PARCELS AND DESIGN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT THREE NEW TWO-STORY SING�.E FAMILY DWELLINGS WITH DETACHED GARAGES (OTTO MILLER, APPLICANT AND PROPER'TY OWNER; JAMES CHU, CHU DESIGN & ENGR., INC., DESIGNER) (60 NOTICED) PROJECT PLANNER: ERIKA LEWIT �� 7