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Home My WebLink About1570 Cypress Avenue - Staff ReportCity of Burlingame Special Perinit to Legalize ait Existing Second Dwelling Unit Ite m # 6 Action Calendar Address: 1570 Cypress Avenue Meeting Date: 6/24/02 Request: Special permit to legalize an existing second dwelling unit, zoned R-1 (C.S. 25.59) Applicant and Property Owner: Brian Roche General Plan: Low Density Residential APN: 028-295-120 Lot Area: 7,500 SF Zoning: R-1 CEQA Status: Article 19. Categorically Exempt per Section: 15301 — Class 1 consists of the repair or minor alteration of existing private structures involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency's determination. Summary: The applicant is proposing to legalize an existing second dwelling unit located at the rear of the lot at 1570 Cypress Avenue, zoned R-1. The existing second unit is 300 SF in size and the San Mateo County Appraisal Report indicates that the second unit was built before August 16, 1932. The existing one-story main dwelling is 1586 SF and there is a 486 SF detached garage on site. The total FAR for the lot is 2,372 SF (.32 FAR) where 3,900 SF (.52 FAR) is the maximum allowed. The existing garage (18'-0" x 27'-0") provides one code compliant covered parking space and the existing driveway is 10'-0" x 96'-0" and provides 2 code compliant uncovered parking spaces. On May 2, 2002, Fred Cullum, Chief Building Official, and staff from the Planning Department performed a site inspection of the second unit. Upon inspection, staff found that the interior of the second unit had been gutted. Mr. Cullum was able to determine that the unit had been built before 1954, and that if approved by the Planning Department, the applicant would need to submit for a building permit to comply with all State Codes (See attached inspection report received May 14, 2002). As part of the second unit amnesty program, notices are mailed to property owners within 100 feet of the property corners. Any noticed property owner may call this item up for review by the Planning Commission. The Planning Department received an appeal letter (see attached letter dated May 27, 2002) asking that the Planning Commission review this item. All other zoning code requirements have been met. The applicant is requesting the following: • Special permit to legalize an existing second dwelling unit (CS 25.59). EXISTING ALLOWED/REQ'D (ISE: Secondary Dwelling Secondary Dwelling Unit Unit Secondary Unit Built August 1932 January 1, 1954 Before: Maximum FAR of 300 SF 640 SF Second Unit: Required On-Site Meets Requirements One Uncovered Parki�:g: Parking Space Specia! Pei�mrt to Lega/ize an Existing Second Dwellrng Unit 1570 Cvp�'ess Avenue Staff Comments: See attached. Planning staff would note tliat because of the nature of the request it was determined that this project could be brought forward directly to the action calendar. If the Commission feels there is a need for more study, this item may be so directed. Performance Standards: In order to grant a Special Permit to legalize an existing second unit, the Planning Commission must find that the following performance standards exist on the property (Code Section 25.59.060 a-e): (a) On-site parking shall be provided for the primary dwelling unit as required by this code, and additional parking for the secondary dwelling unit shall be at least one uncovered parking space, which may be provided in tandem to another existing parking space; (b) No more than two (2) persons may occupy the secondary dwelling unit; (c) An owner of the subject property shall reside in at least one of the dwelling units at all times; (d) The floor area of the secondary dwelling unit shall not exceed 640 square feet; and (e) The secondary dwelling unit shall conform to the requirements of the California Health and Safety Code, Section 17920.3, and the Uniform Housing Code as adopted by Section 17922. Planning Commission Action: The Planning Commission should hold a public hearing. Affirmative action should be by resolution and include findings made for design review, and the reasons for any action should be clearly stated. At the public hearing the following conditions should be considered: 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 City of Burlingame shall be applied for, and all construction work completed by, June 30, 2003; 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. Sean O'Rourke Zoning Technician 2 RECEIVEC� May 27, 2002 City of Burlingame--Planning Dept. 501 Primrose Rd. Burlingame, CA 94010-3997 Dear City of Burlingame--Planning Dept., MAY 3 0 2002 CITY OF BURLINGAP�IE PLANNING DEPT We have received your letter regarding the proposed permit to legalize an existing detached second unit at 1570 Cypress Ave. (APN: 028-295- 120). We would like to request a review of this application. The unit they propose to legalize is directly behind my mother's property @ 1575 Newlands Ave. It is our understanding that this area is not zoned for rentals. If rented, this would be right at my mother's garage and property line. We are concerned about the possible adverse effect a rental unit would have on my mother's property. Please keep us apprised of this situation. Please mail all correspondence to me, Martha Loughran 1 145 Seena Ave., Los Altos, Ca 94024. My phone # is (650) 969-3908. My mother is quite elderly and I handle all of her affairs for her. Sincerely yours, � �2�� -� Heten Rogers by Martha Lough 1575 NEWLANDS AVE. BURLINGAME, CA 94010 SECONDARY UNIT INSPECTION CITY OF BURLINGAME Address: 1570 Cypress Inspection Date: May 2, 2002 Note: Inspection was performed to check for compliance with the minimum requirements of State Health and Safety Code. On inspection, however, it was noted that the entire structure had been gutted, with all interior finish and fixtures removed. Since the Health and Safety Code only applies to existing conditions, all work will need to comply with current State Codes for new construction. Brief Description of Unit: Unit is a detached structure to the rear of the detached garage. The unit consists of a living room/kitchen, bedroom and bath. The apartment is approximately 300 square feet in area including a full kitchen and a bath with shower. The unit has adequate setbacks from the garage and side and rear property lines. Existing natural light and ventilation is satisfactory. Recommendations: If approval of the secondary unit is approved the applicant must prepare plans demonstrating compliance with all current codes including energy conservation. Three sets of plans and two sets of energy calculations must be submitted to the Building Inspection Division and requisite permits and inspections procured. If you h ve any questions please feel free to contact me at (650) 558-7270. ! Fred Cullum ICBO Certified Combination Dwelling Inspector #1315 ICBO Certified Plans Examiner #76774 RECEIVED MAY 1 4 2002 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING DEPT. CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING DEPARTMENT 501 PRIMROSE ROAD P(650) 558-7250 F(650) 6963790 �, cirr o �� I �"�'"°""'E SECOND UNIT AMNESTY APPLICATION �"°�...�.._•>•`' . „ Project Address: � A �' � � Parcel Number: � APPLICANT � Name: � l (�i 1�1 � �U�1 �' PROPERTY OWNER Name�.�' Ir: �� 1G �V � OLY1 C�� Address: � 5 l� iC. � V e Address: 15 ^� G 1^L� S 1� �; City/State/Zip: u � n �r� ��ja��City/State/Zip: Phone (w):� I S' � �� 1� Phone (w): L% / � �� % �',7 �9 , (h):�Sa 3�l �inC�� 1 (h�; � S'� c��i��0� (fl� (fl: . Please indicate with an asterisk * the contact person for this project. AFFADAVIT/SIGNATURE: I hereby certify.under penalty of perjury that the information given herein is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Applicant's signature: �rt.��-� �- Date: �a I know about the proposed application and hereby authorize the above applicant to submit this application to the Planning Department. Property owner's signature: �i` -� � Date: ��— a Date submitted: v � Note: Property owners and applicants will not be penalized if the second unit on the property does not meet the amnesty requirements. � 1 � ��1,��.��J �D APR 1 6 2002 CITY OF BUP,LINGAME PLAPJNING DEPT. I■�.N��E�i■��Ipl��l�■�■��n■��■ ----- -- ,IE'�■��■■L'= ��iviir�if�ii�■ ��N■�I�� I - I��■�� v n��rr iA ��l1! I . /��i � � i ■��l1A��l�■■■�■■��II��A■■� - - • i i � r � �■��■�■��■■�■�■��i1u1�■t/1■� i _ � � _ .��■��11��\��r�� • oT e�ocK 2 /�OlifF�' e�oc � •� f . 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I 4j� C'TY o„ CITY OF BURLINGAME BURIJlMAME PLANNING DEPARTMENT 501 PRIMROSE ROAD BURLINGAME, CA 94010 �'b,,,�,�,,.�'� TEL: (650) 558-7250 1570 CYPRESS AVTNUE Application for a special permit to legalize an existing detached second unit PUBLIC HEARING at 1570 Cypress Avenue, zoned R-1. (APN: oas-a9s-iao� NOTICE The City of Burlingame Planning Commission announces the following public hearing on Monday, June 24, 2002 at 7:00 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers located at SO1 Primrose Road, Burlingame, California. Mailed June 14, 2002 (Please refer to other side) CITY OF BURLINGAME A copy of the appli to the meeting a Burlingame, Cal� If you chal raising onl; described i at or prior t Property c tenants at 558-7250. Margaret M( City Pl�inner be reviewed prior Primrose Road, be li��ited to iblic hearing, :d to the city ming their call (650) (Please re�i�r to other side) � ' �,, ' � -. . ,.,. . . 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' __l___! � ;_. � --�-!--' -� - � � i ! " RECEIV D --�___� _�._ � � - �. APR16202 �� oF auFz�ir ut,r�E W/NODVJ'S CITY Pl A�JNIfV(; D � x � W�N�oWS RESOLUTION APPROVING CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, SPECIAL PERMIT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame that: WHEREAS, a categorical exemption has been proposed and application has been made for a special permit for an existing, secondary dwellin unit at 1570 Cypress Avenue, zoned R-1, Brian Roche, property owner, APN: 028-295-120; WHEREAS, said matters were heard by the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame on June 24, 2002, 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: 1. 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 Article 19. Categorically Exempt per Section: 15301 — Class 1 consists of the repair or minor alteration of existing private structures involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency's determination. 2. Said special permit is approved, subject to the conditions set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto. Findings for such special permit is as set forth in the 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, Ralph Osterlin�, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 24`h day of June, 2002 , by the following vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: SECRETARY EXHIBIT "A" Conditions of approval for categorical exemption and special permit. 1570 Cypress Avenue effective July 1, 2002 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 Califomia 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. • � :P` . .� • t � �^,.,sZO�; 1.:'T��Rj��* . 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