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Home My WebLink About1576 Cypress Avenue - Staff Report (2)City of Burlingame Special Permifs Address: 1576 Cypress Avenue Item No. 3 Action Item Meeting Date: March 24, 2014 Request: Application for Special Permits for accessory structure length and reduction in the number of parking spaces on site to replace an existing two-car detached garage with a detached one-car garage. Applicant and Property Owner: Peter G. Comaroto Designer: Enertia Designs General Plan: Low Density Residential APN: 028-295-130 Lot Area: 8300 SF Zoning: R-1 Environmental Review Status: The project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section15303 (e), which states that construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures including accessory (appurtenant) structures including garages, carports, patios, swimming pools and fences is exempt from environmental review. History: On April 14, 2003 the Planning Commission approved an application for design review for a first and second story addition and special permits for a new detached garage (see attached April 14, 2003 Planning Commission Minutes). The approved garage measured 14' wide x 36' deep, 504 SF in area. Special permits were required because 1) the detached garage exceeded 28'-0" in length and 2) because there was a reduction in the number of existing parking spaces on site (replacing an existing two-car garage with a one-car garage). The first and second story addition was completed; however at that time the property owner decided not to build the new garage and instead retained the existing two-car garage. The property owner is now proposing to replace the existing two-car garage with a one-car garage, in the same location and size as the previously approved detached garage approved by the Planning Commission in 2003. However, the design of the proposed single-car detached is different than the 2003 approval (see previously approved elevations attached to staff report and proposed plans, date stamped March 3, 2014). This application was origina�ly scheduled for review by the Planning Commission on March 10, 2014. However, since there was not a quorum of Planning Commissioners, the application was continued to the March 24, 2014 Planning Commission meeting. Project Description: The subject property is pie-shaped, narrows towards the rear of the site and then widens again (see Site Plan). Currently, the subject property contains a two-story, four-bedroom house and a detached two-car garage at the rear of the lot. The applicant is proposing to replace an existing detached two-car garage (400 SF) with a new detached one-car garage (504 SF, 14' wide x 36' deep). The detached garage will contain stucco siding, asphalt shingle roofing, a metal door at the front and wood French doors along the left side, aluminum clad wood windows, wood vents and an exterior fireplace/brick chimney. The proposed detached garage is not subject to design review. With the new detached garage, the floor area on the property will increase from 4,034 SF (0.49 FAR) to 4,138 SF (0.49 FAR), where 4,156 SF (0.50 FAR) is the maximum allowed (project is 18 SF below the maximum allowed FAR). The applicant is requesting approval of two special permits for construction of the new detached garage. The first is for the length of the detached garage (36'-0" proposed where 28'-0" is the maximum allowed without a special permit). The second special permit is for a reduction in the number of existing parking spaces on site; reducing from three existing parking spaces (two covered + one uncovered) to two parking spaces (one covered + one uncovered). As noted below, the proposed garage complies with the off-street parking requirement for a four-bedroom house. Please refer to the Special Permit Application submitted by the applicant which addresses the special permit requests. Special Permits 1576 Cypress Avenue Two parking spaces, one of which must be covered, are required for the existing four-bedroom house. The new detached garage (13'-0" wide x 20'-0" deep clear interior dimensions) provides one covered space; one uncovered parking space (9' x 20') is provided in the driveway. The rear portion of the garage extending beyond the 20-foot depth of the parking space (217 SF) would be used for storage, which is limited to 10% of the area of the house, or in this case 363 SF. All other zoning code requirements have been met. The applicant is requesting the following applications: • Special Permit for length of a new detached one-car garage (36'-0" proposed where 28'-0" is the maximum allowed) (C.S. 25.26.035 (e)); and ■ Special Permit for a reduction in the number of parking spaces on site (from three parking spaces to two parking spaces) to replace an existing detached two-car garage with a detached one-car garage (C.S. 25.26.035 (b)). 1576 Cypress Avenue Lot Area: 8300 SF SETBACKS _.. _ .... Lot Coverage: __ _ FAR: _ __ ........ Windows in Accessory Structure: # of bedrooms: _ _ Off-Street Parking: # of On Sife Parking Spaces: Length of Accessory Sfructure: _ _ .__ _ _._......_ _ __ Height of Accessory Structure: Plans date stamped: March 3, 2014 EXISTING PROPOSED ALLOWED/REQ'D . _.. 3180 SF ' 38.3% ___ __ _..... _ 4034 SF 0.49 FAR _ _ :......_ _ windows within 10' of property line or more than 10' above grade require a Conditional Use Permit n/a window located more than 10' from rear ' property line and less ' than 10' above grade . 4 ' no change _ _ _ ._ __ __.......... 2 covered 1 covered 1 uncovered (13'-0" x 20'-0") 1 uncovered (9' x 20') 3 20'-0" n/a 1 covered (10'-0" x 20'-0") 1 uncovered (9' x 20') 2 2 special permit required for a reduction in the number ; of parking spaces on site 36'-0" 3 8'-0" to top of plate 15'-0" to top of ridge _ 3284 SF 39.5% 4138 SF 0.49 FAR . __ 3320 SF 40% _. _ _ 4156 SF' 0.50 FAR special permit required if length or width exceeds 28'-0° 9'-0" to top of plate 15'-0" to top of ridge ' (0.32 x 8300 SF) + 1100 SF + 400 SF = 4156 SF (0.50 FAR) 2 Special Permit required for a reduction in the number of parking spaces on site (from three parking spaces to two parking spaces) to replace an existing detached two-car garage with a detached one-car garage. 3 Special Permit required for length of a new detached one-car garage (36'-0" proposed where 28'-0" is the maximum allowed). E Specia/ Permits 1576 Cypress Avenue Staff Comments: Planning staff would note that since this request for Special Permits is for replacement of an existing two-car garage with a one-car garage at the rear of the lot and is similar to the detached garage previously approved by the Planning Commission in 2003, the application was placed directly on the action calendar. Since this application was initially submitted as a building permit, the applicant is in the process of addressing comments from the Building, Parks, Engineering, Fire and Stormwater Divisions. Findings for a Special Permit: In order to grant a Special Permit for accessory structure length and a reduction in the number of existing space on-site, the Planning Commission must find that the following conditions exist on the property (Code Section 25.51.020 a-d): (a) The blend of mass, scale and dominant structural characteristics of the new construction or addition are consistent with the existing structure's design and with the existing street and neighborhood; (b) the variety of roof line, facade, exterior finish materials and elevations of the proposed new structure or addition are consistent with the existing structure, street and neighborhood; (c) the proposed project is consistent with the residential design guidelines adopted by the city; and (d) removal of any trees located within the footprint of any new structure or addition is necessary and is consistent with the city's reforestation requirements, and the mitigation for the removal that is proposed is appropriate. Planning Commission Action: The Planning Commission should conduct a public hearing on the application, and consider public testimony and the analysis contained within the staff report. Action should include specific findings supporting the Planning Commission's decision, and should be affirmed by resolution of the Planning Commission. The reasons for any action should be stated clearly for the record. At the public hearing the following conditions should be considered: 1. that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Division date stamped March 3, 2014, sheets A-1 and A-2, and that any changes to footprint or floor area of the accessory structure shall require an amendment to this permit; 2. that the detached garage shall only be used for parking and shall not be used for accessory living or sleeping purposes; 3. that if the accessory structure is demolished or the envelope changed at a later date the Special Permits as well as any other exceptions to the code granted here will become void; 4. that demolition or 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; 5. 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; and 6. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and Uniform Fire Codes, 2013 Edition, as amended by the City of Burlingame. Ruben Hurin, Senior Planner 3 Specia/ Permits c. Peter G. Comaroto, applicant and property owner Attachments: April 14, 2013 Planning Commission Minutes Plans of Detached Garage Previously Approved by Planning Commission in April 2003 Application to the Planning Commission Special Permit Applications Planning Commission Resolution (Proposed) Notice of Continuance of a Public Hearing — Posted March 14, 2014 Notice of Public Hearing — Mailed February 28, 2014 Aerial Photo 1576 Cypress Avenue 4 Cin� of Burlingame Planning Cornmission Minutes April J-i, 2003 2. 1755 ROLLIN OAD, ZONED M-1 APPLICATION FOR CON IONAL USE PERMIT OR A DISPLAY A(SHOWROOM) EEDING 5,000 SF IN TH -1 ZONING DISTRICT ALV1N COAST ORTH, CARLILE C TSWORTH ARCHITECT C, ARCHITECT; ROB T RIGGS, AYP ANT AND PROPE OWNER) PROJECT PLA F.R� ('AT�-TFRINF RAR u �'P Monroe presented a mmary of the staff report. C missioners asked staff if t signage shown on the plans was part of t proposal. Staff responded , all signs require a sep e permit. Commis ' n complimented th pplicant on the photo exhib' that were submitted, they e clear and descript' . This item w s set for the consent calend at the next meeting. This i m concluded at 7:26 p.m. VII. ACTION ITEMS Consent Calendar - Items on the consent calendar are considered to be routine. Thev are acted on simultaneously t�nless separate discatssion and/or action is reyuested by the applicant, a member of the puhlic or a commissioner prior to the time the commission votes on the motion to adopt. Vice-Chair Bojues asked if anyone in the audience or on the Commission wished to call any item off the consent calendar. There were no requests. 3A. 3000 HILLSIDE DRIVE, ZONED R-1— APPLICATION FOR DESIUN REVIEW, HILLSIDE AREA CONSTRUCTION PERMIT AND FLOOR AREA RATIO VARIANCE FOR A NEW ENTRY CANOPY AND DECK ADDITION (TECTA ASSOCIATES, APPLICANT AND DESIGNER; RABIH BALLOUT, PROPERTY OWNERS 27 NOTICED PROJECT PLANNER: CATHERINE BARBER �3B. 1576 CYPRESS AVENUE, ZONED R-1 — APPLICATION FOR DF,SIGN REVIEW AND SPECIAL PERMIT FOR C'JARAGE DEPTH FOR A FIRST AND SECOND STORY ADDITION (PETER AND SANDY COMARATO, APPLICANTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS; JD & ASSOCIATES, DESIGNER) (61 NOTICED) PROJECT PLANNER• CATHERINE BARBER 3C. 1136 CORTEZ AVENUE, ZONED R-1 — APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR A NEW TWO STORY DWELLING AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE (JERRY DEAL, APPLICANT AND DESIGNER; STEVE AND ALISA JOHNSON, PROPERTY OWNERS) (67 NOTICED) PROJECT PLANNER• ERIKA LEWIT 3D. 753 ACACIA DRIVE, ZONED R-1 — APPLICATION FOR LOT COVERAGE VARIANCE FOR A NEW SINGLE CAR DETACHED GARAGE (REMY SIJBRANT, APPLICANT, DESIGNER, PROPERTY OWNER 63 NOTICED PROJECT PLANNER: RUBEN HURIN C. 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"" z ns �� nc. .-. �/6WTEe SITE, PI.hN u•-iv REVIEWED �^tre i eimv.:��e�n�oaurraert ! _ .4.e de� , a cnw.e�m ' GY P R B�i S AV�hAuB `_v—_ �'=�' G-1 . `�.� �o..a-z:,.t-�+.c.r:_-rr.�r�_-._'_...a-n�c�s'4-�r.mti+?41dps�i�lY�fYiW�li _ '. .. -_' '�.,__ ��Y, nv .' ,�R�1��'�j t''��'1i BURLIN �AMF. �, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT • 501 PRIMROSE ROAD • BURLINGAME, CA 94010 p: 650.558.7250 • f: 650.696.3790 • www.burlingame.org APPLICATION TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION Type of application: � Design Review ❑ Conditional Use Permit ❑ Variance ❑ Parcel #: o2s-2s5-13o ❑ Special Permit ❑ Other: PROJECT ADDRESS: y576 Cypress Avenue, Burlingame, CA 94010 APPLICANT project contact person � OK to send electronic copies of documents � Name: Peter G Comaroto Addr2SS: 1576 Cypress Avenue Clty/State/Zlp: Burlingame, CA 94010 PhOC12: 650-787-1743 Fax: E-mail: p�maroto@gmail.com ARCHITECT/DESIGNER project contact person ❑ OK to send electronic copies of dceuments ❑ PROPERTY OWNER project contact person e OK to send electronic copies of documents 0 Name: Peter G Comaroto AddfeSS: 1576 Cypress Avenue City/State/Zip: Burlingame, CA 94010 PhOCI@: 650-787-1743 Fax: E-mall: pcomaroto@gmail.com NBme: Enertia Designs Addl'@SS: 1167 Mission Street City/State/Zip: San Francisco, CA 94010 Ph011@: 415-626-8300 Fax: E-m8i I : lefferson @enertiadesigns.com * Burlingame Business License #: Pend+c�9- ��3 5�� .N�� 19 20i4 If' .�^nn�.— PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Demo existing garage and build new AFFADAVIT/SIGNATURE: e I hei best of my knowledge and beliefi Applicant's signature: I am aware of the proposed a' li Commission. of the information given herein is true and correct to the Date: 2�12/14 to submit this application to the Planning Property owner's signature: . � � �`'G"�l-�'/"" Date: 2n2/ia Date submitted: 2I �� f � 4' � Verification that the project architect/designer has a valid Burlingame business license will be required by the Finance Department at the time application fees are paid. S: �HANDOUTS�PC Applrcation. doc City of Burlingame • Community Development Department • 501 Primrose Road • P(650) 558-7250 • F(650) 696-3790 • www.burlinaame.orq IT �� ; ��' � r _; �i �,„:�:�� e �oZ �, CITY OF BURLINGAME SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION � � 1� t".� � 19 2014 1` c�.. :-�.-� a r o t� I a✓ k� �� S lo c� c� s The Planning Commission is required by law to make findings as defined by the City's Ordinance (Code Section 25.50). Your answers to the following questions can assist the Planning Commission in making the decision as to whether the findings can be made for your request. Please type or write neatly in ink. Refer to the back of this form for assistance with these questions. 1. Explain why the blend of mass, scale and dominant strucfural characteristics of the new construction or addition are consistent with the exisfing structure's design and with the existing street and neighborhood. 5�e e a�� 1 �d- . 2. Explain how the variety of roof line, facade, exterior finish materials and elevations of the proposed new structure or addition are consistent with the existing structure, street and neighborhood. 3. How will the proposed project be consistent with the residential design guidelines adopted by the city (C.S. 25.57)? 4. Explain how the removal of any trees located within the footprint of any new structure or addition is necessary and is consistent with the city's reforestation requirements. What mitigation is proposed for the removal of any trees? Explain why this mitigation is appropriate. Rev. 07.2008 � See over for explanation of above questions. SPECIAL.PERMIT.APP.FORM City of Burlingame • Community Development Department • 501 Primrose Road • P(650) 558-7250 • F(650) 696-3790 • www.burlinqame.orq 1. Explain why the blend of mass, scale and dominant structural characteristics of the new construction or addition are consistent with the existing sfructure's design and with the exisfing street and neighborhood. How will the proposed structure or addition affect neighboring properties or structures on those properties? If neighboring properties will not be affected, state why. Compare the proposed addition to the mass, scale and characteristics of neighboring properties. Think about mass and bulk, landscaping, sunlight/shade, views from neighboring properties. Neighboring properties and structures include those to the right, left, rear and across the street. How does the proposed structure compare to neighboring structures in terms of mass or bulk? If there is no change to the structure, say so. If a new structure is proposed, compare its size, appearance, orientation etc. with other structures in the neighborhood or area. 2. Explain how the variety of roof line, facade, exterior finish materials and elevations of the proposed new structure or addition are consistent with the existing structure, street and neighborhood. How does the proposed structure or use compare aesthetically with structures or uses in the existing neighborhood? If it does not affect aesthetics, state why. Was the addition designed to match existing architecture and/or pattern of development on adjacent properties in the neighborhood? Explain why your proposal fits in the neighborhood. How will the structure or addition change the character of the neighborhood? Think of character as the image or tone established by size, density of development and general pattern of land use. If you don't feel the character of the neighborhood will change, state why. 3. How will the proposed project be consistent with the residential design guidelines adopted by the city? Following are the design criteria adopted by the City Council for residential design review. How does your project meet these guidelines? 1. Compatibility of the architectural style with that of the existing character of the neighborhood; 2. Respect for the parking and garage patterns in the neighborhood; 3. Architectural style and mass and bulk of structure; 4. Interface of the proposed structure with the structures on adjacent properties; and 5. Landscaping and its proportion to mass and bulk of structural components. 4. Explain how the removal of any trees locafed within the footprint of any new structure or addition is necessary and is consistent with fhe city's reforestation requirements. What mitigafion is proposed for the removal of any frees? Explain why this mitigation is appropriate. Will any trees be removed as a result of this proposal? If so, explain what type of trees will be removed and if any are protected under city ordinance (C.S. 11.06), why it is necessary to remove the trees, and what is being proposed to replace any trees being removed. If no trees are to be removed, say so. City Of Burlingame Conditional Use Permit Application Reduction of Parking Spaces In summary we are adding many architectural features to the garage as the garage sidewall is a border to the rear yard. The architectural features that we are adding are side doors and dormers. Our goal is to make the garage appearance more pleasing. In addition the dormer windows will face into my yard and will be opposite of my neighbor. [ believe that these would create less chance for instruction on to neighboring properties than would sky lights. 1. The garage is being built in the same vicinity/area as the original garage. It is located in the back of the lot next to neighbor garages. a. Public Health i. There will be no sanitation, sewer discharge, no water supply issues as there will be no running water or garbage storage area in, on, or near the structure b. Public Safety i. The new configuration will allow for easier access to the rear of the lot for all public safety professionals. An alarm will be installed and no hazardous materials or work will be conducted inside garage General Welfare i. The social benefit is that it will allow for easier access to open and usable areas of the lot d. Convenience i. The general public will not have access to this private residence garage The garage complies with Burlingame general plans and ordinances. The new garage will allow for more usable open space as the lot is currently constricted in the back where the garage is currently located. More usable open area will be created. a. The proposed garage aesthetics is consistent with existing homes in the area and was designed to blend into the existing home and adjacent home structures. b. The new garage is in the rear of the lot and does not impact long term parking i. Furthermore the driveway runs most of the length of the lot and provides for ample additional parking on the private lot. c. The new garage is consistent with the location size, architecture, orientation with other garages in the general neighborhood d. The new structure will not change the density or general use pattern of my home nor the neighborhood. There will be not impact to parking, traffic. e. The new garage is consistent with zoning requirements for 3 bedroom homes in my area. City of Burlingame • Community Development Department • 501 Primrose Road • P(650) 558-7250 • F(650) 696-3790 • www.buriinqame.ora ��'�1 � �.�n�:.,., e �oZ� �A CITY OF BURLINGAME SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION ��s � LiYl�j�'1-. b 1 �'C��SSU�N �j�G�V✓i, .J The Planning Commission is required by law to make findings as defined by the City's Ordinance (Code Section 25.50). Your answers to the following questions can assist the Planning Commission in making the decision as to whether the findings can be made for your request. Please type or write neatly in ink. Refer to the back of this form for assistance with these questions. i� 5 -e.� a�"� �� d , 2. Explain how the variety of roof line, facade, exterior finish materials and elevations of the proposed new structure or addition are consistent with the existing structure, street and neighborhood. 3. How will the proposed project be consistent with the residential design guidelines adopfed by the city (C.S. 25.57)? 4. Explain how the removal of any trees locaied wifhin the footprint of any new structure or addition is necessary and is consistent with the city's reforestation requirements. What mitigation is proposed for the removal of any trees? Explain why this mitigation is appropriate. Explain why the blend of mass, scale and dominant structural characteristics of the new construction or addition are consistent with the existing strucfure's design and with the existing street and neighborhood. Rev. 07.2008 � See over for explanation of above questions. SPECIAL.PERMIT.APP.FORM .�, City of Burlingame • Community Development Department • 501 Primrose Road • P(650) 558-7250 • F(650) 696-3790 • www.burlinQame.orq 1. Explain why the blend of mass, sca/e and dominant structural characteristic$ of the new construction or addition are consistent with fhe existing structure's design and with the existing street and neighborhood. How will the proposed structure or addition affect neighboring properties or structures on those properties? if neighboring properties will not be affected, state why. Compare the proposed addition to the mass, scale and characteristics of neighboring properties. Think about mass and bulk, landscaping, sunlight/shade, views from neighboring properties. Neighboring properties and structures include those to the right, left, rear and across the street. How does the proposed structure compare to neighboring structures in terms of mass or bulk? If there is no change to the structure, say so. If a new structure is proposed, compare its size, appearance, orientation etc. with other structures in the neighborhood or area. 2. Explain how the variety of roof line, facade, exferior finish materials and elevafions of the proposed new structure or addition are consisfent with the existing structure, street and neighborhood. How does the proposed structure or use compare aesthetically with structures or uses in the existing neighborhood? If it does not affect aesthetics, state why. Was the addition designed to match existing architecture and/or pattern of development on adjacent properties in the neighborhood? Explain why your proposal fits in the neighborhood. How will the structure or addition change the character of the neighborhood? Think of character as the image or tone established by size, density of development and general pattern of land use. If you don't feel the character of the neighborhood will change, state why. 3. How will the proposed project be consistent with the residenfial design guidelines adopted by the city? Following are the design criteria adopted by the City Council for residential design review. How does your project meet these guidelines? 1. Compatibility of the architectural style with that of the existing character of the neighborhood; 2. Respect for the parking and garage patterns in the neighborhood; 3. Architectural style and mass and bulk of structure; 4. Interface of the proposed structure with the structures on adjacent properties; and 5. Landscaping and its proportion to mass and bulk of structural components. 4. Explain how the removal of any trees /ocafed within the footprint of any new sfructure or addition is necessary and is consistent with the city's reforestation requirements. What mitigation is proposed for the removal of any trees? Explain why this mitigafion is appropriate. Will any trees be removed as a result of this proposal? If so, explain what type of trees will be removed and if any are protected under city ordinance (C.S. 11.06), why it is necessary to remove the trees, and what is being proposed to replace any trees being removed. If no trees are to be removed, say so. City Of Burlingame Conditional Use Permit Application Length of Accessory Structure In summary we are adding many architectural features to the garage as the garage sidewall is a border to the rear yard. The architectural features that we are adding are side doors and dormers. Our goal is to make the garage appearance more pleasing. [n addition the dormer windows will face into my yard and will be opposite of my neighbor. I believe that these would create less chance for instruction on to neighboring properties than would sky lights. The garage is being built in the same vicinity/area as the original garage. It is located in the back of the lot next to neighbor garages. a. Public Health There will be no sanitation, sewer discharge, no water supply issues as there will be no running water or garbage storage area in, on, or near the structure b. Public Safety i. The new configuration will allow for easier access to the rear of the lot for all public safety professionals. An alarm will be installed and no hazardous materials or work will be conducted inside garage c. General Welfare i. The social benefit is that it will allow for easier access to open and usable areas of the lot d. Convenience i. The general public will not have access to this private residence garage 2. The garage complies with Burlingame general plans and ordinances. 3. The new garage will allow for more usable open space as the lot is currently constricted in the back where the garage is currently located. More usable open area will be created. a. The proposed garage aesthetics is consistent with existing homes in the area and was designed to blend into the existing home and adjacent home structures. b. The new garage is in the rear of the lot and does not impact long term parking c. The new garage is consistent with the location size, architecture, orientation with other garages in the general neighborhood d. The new structure will not change the density or general use pattern of my home nor the neighborhood. There will be not impact to parking, traffic. e. The new garage is consistent with zoning requirements for 3 bedroom homes in my area. RESOLUTION APPROVING CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION AND SPECIAL PERMITS RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame that: WHEREAS, a Categorical Exemption has been prepared and application has been made for Special Permit for accessory structure lenqth and reduction in the number of parkinq spaces on site to replace an existinq two-car detached qaraae with a detached one-car qaraqe at 1576 Cvpress Avenue. Zoned R-1, _Peter G. Comaroto, 1576 Cvpress Avenue, Burlingame, CA, 94010, propertv owner APN: 028- 295-130; WHEREAS, said matters were heard by the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame on March 24, 2014, 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: 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 Section 15303 (e), which states that construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures including accessory (appurtenant) structures including garages, carports, patios, swimming pools and fences, is hereby approved. 2. Said Special Permits are approved subject to the conditions set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto. Findings for such Special Permits are set forth in the staff report, 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, , 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 24th dav of March, 2014, by the following vote: Secretary EXHIBIT "A" Conditions of Approval for Categorical Exemption and Special Permits 1576 Cypress Avenue Effective April 3, 2014 that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Division date stamped March 3, 2014, sheets A-1 and A-2, and that any changes to footprint or floor area of the accessory structure shall require an amendment to this permit; 2. that the detached garage shall only be used for parking and shall not be used for accessory living or sleeping purposes; 3. that if the accessory structure is demolished or the envelope changed at a later date the Special Permits as well as any other exceptions to the code granted here will become void; 4. that demolition or 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; 5. 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; and 6. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and Uniform Fire Codes, 2013 Edition, as amended by the City of Burlingame. � CITV �s� , : � _�� City of Burlingame Planning Commission NOTICE OF CONTINUANCE OF A PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regularly scheduled meeting held on Monday, March 10, 2014, the City of Burlingame Planning Commission, by affirmative vote of the majority of its members, moved to continue the public hearing regarding the following request for land-use entitlements to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Commission, scheduled for Mondav, March 24, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, located within Burlingame City Hall, 501 Primrose Road: 1576 Cypress Avenue, zoned R-1 — Application for Special Permits for accessory structure length and reduction in the number of parking spaces on site to replace an existing two-car detached garage with a detached one-car garage (Peter Comaroto, applicant and property owner; Enertia Designs, designer) (62 noticed) Staff Contact: Ruben Hurin The staff report to the Planning Commission regarding the subject of this continued public hearing, will be available for public review commencing at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, March 21, 2014 at the offices of the Community Development Department — Planning Division, Burlingame City Hall, 501 Primrose Road. For further information regarding this matter, please contact the Planning Division at: (650) 558-7250. Posted: March 14, 2014 '�k - . CITY OF BURLINGAME �� COMMUNITI' DEVELOPN1ENT DEPARTMENT BURLINGAME 501 PRItv1ROSE ROAD " �,��r �\ � � BURLINGAME, CA 94010 ��r'`�'' ' =- PH: (650) 558-7250 � FAX: (650) 696-3790 � - • www.burlingame.org Site: 1576 CYPRESS AVENUE The (ity of Burlingame Planning Commission announces the following puhlic hearing on MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers, SOl Primrose Road, Burlingame, (A: Application for Special Permits for accessory structure length and reduction in the number of parking spaces on site to replace an existing two-car detached garage with a detached one-car garage at 1576 CYPRESS AVENUE zoned R-l. APN 028-295-130 Mailed: February 28, 2014 (Please refer to other side) PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Citv of Burlin, ame A copy of the application and plans for this project may be reviewed prior to the meeting at the Community Development Department at 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, California. If you challenge the subject application(s) in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing, described in the notice or in written correspondence delivered to the city at or priar to the public hearing. Property owners who receive this notice are responsible for informing their tenants about this notice. For additional information, please call (650) 558-7250. Thank you. William Meeker Community Development Director PUBl.IC HEARING NOTICE (Please refer to other side)