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Home My WebLink About1570 Cypress Avenue - Approval Letter�� CITY p � � BURLNGAME �F o° � �� uwe � The City of Burlingame CITY HALL 501 PRIMROSE ROAD TEL: (650) 558-7250 PLANNING DEPAR7'MENT BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA 94010-3997 FAX: (650) 696-3790 September 3, 2004 James Chu Chu Design & En�-., Inc. 39 W. 43`d Avenue San Mateo, CA 94403 Dear Mr. Chu, Since there was no appeal to or suspension by the City Council, the August 23, 2004 Planning Commission approval of your application for design review and special permit for height became effective September 2, 2004. This application was to allow for the construction of a new, two-story single family dwelling with detached garage at 1570 Cypress Avenue, zoned R-1. The August 23, 2004 minutes of the Planning Commission state your application was approved with the following conditions: 1. that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Department date stamped June 17, 2004, sheets A.1 through A.6, L1.0, and Topographic Map and Boundary Survey, and that any changes to building materials, exterior finishes, footprint or floor area of the building shall require and amendment to this permit; 2. that any changes to the size or envelope of the first or second floors, or garage, which would include adding or enlarging a dormer(s), moving or changing windows and architectural features or changing the roof height or pitch, shall be subject to Planning Commission review; 3. that prior to scheduling the foundation inspection a licensed surveyor shall locate the property corners and set the building footprint; 4. that prior to underfloor frame inspection the surveyor shall certify the first floor elevation of the new structure(s) and the various surveys shall be accepted by the City Engineer; 5. 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 Department; September 3, 2004 1570 Cypress Avenue Page 2 6. that prior to scheduling the framing inspection, the project architect, engineer or other licensed professional shall provide architectural certification that the architectural details such as window locations and bays are built as shown on the approved plans; if there is no licensed professional involved in the project, the property owner or contractor shall provide the certification under penalty of perjury. Certifications shall be submitted to the Building Department; 7. that prior to final inspection, Planning Department 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. 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 conditions of the City Engineer's and Recycling Specialist's June 21, 2004 memos, and the Fire Marshal's June 24, 2004, memo, shall be met; 10. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and Uniform Fire Codes, 2001 Edition, as amended by the City of Burlingame; 11. that the applicant shall comply with Ordinance 1503, the City of Burlingame Storm Water Management and Discharge Control Ordinance; 12. that during demolition of the existing residence, site preparation and construction of the new residence, the applicant shall use all applicable "best management practices" as identified in Burlingame's Storm Water Ordinance, to prevent erosion and off-site sedimentation of storm water runoff; and 13. that demolition of the existing structures and any grading or earth moving on the site shall be required to comply with all the regulations of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. Reimbursement of the design review deposit has been processed and will be mailed to the property owners under separate cover. 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. One 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. September 3, 2004 1570 Cypress Avenue Page 2 Sincerely yours, �� --� Margaret Monroe City Planner Brian Roche, property owner 1570 Cypress Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010 Chief Building Inspector Chief Deputy Valuation, Assessor's Office (LOT 46 BURLINGAME HEIGHTS RSM C/45; APN: 028-295-120)