HomeMy WebLinkAbout737 Linden Avenue - Staff ReportItem No. 8a
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737 Linden Avenue
City of Burlingame
Design Review and Lot Split
Address: 737 Linden Avenue
Item No. 8a
Regular Action Item
Meeting Date: January 27, 2020
Request: Application for Design Review and Tentative Map for Lot Split for construction of a new, two-story
duplex on each proposed new lot (733 & 735 Linden Avenue and 737 & 739 Linden Avenue).
Applicant and Designer: James Chu, Chu Design Associates, Inc. APN: 029-055-050
Property Owner: 737 Linden LLC Lot Area: 7,405 SF, 733-735 Linden Avenue (Parcel 6A)
7,405 SF, 737-739 Linden Avenue (Parcel 6B)
General Plan: Medium Density Residential Zoning: R-2
Adjacent Development: Duplex and single-family dwellings.
Environmental Review Status: The project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15303 (b), which states that construction and location of limited
numbers of new, small facilities or structures including a duplex or similar multi-family residential structure
totaling no more than four dwelling units is exempt from environmental review. In urbanized areas, this
exemption applies to apartment, duplexes and similar structures designed for not more than six dwelling units.
Current Use: Existing duplex dwelling and single family dwelling with a detached garage on one lot.
Proposed Use: Duplex dwelling on each proposed new lot (single lot split into two lots).
Allowable Use: Duplex and single-family dwellings.
Project Summary: The existing property is comprised of one lot, measures 14,810 SF and has two frontages;
107.08 feet along Linden Avenue and 107.08 feet along Carolan Avenue. The site currently contains one
duplex dwelling, one single family dwelling, and a three-car detached garage. This neighborhood is made up of
single family and duplex dwellings; a small commercial center is located nearby at the corner of Linden Avenue
and Oak Grove Avenue.
The applicant is proposing to demolish all existing structures on the lot, subdivide the existing lot into two lots,
and construct one, two-story duplex building on each newly created lot. Each building will have a different
exterior design style, roof forms, and architectural features. Each unit would provide a living and dining room,
kitchen, three or four bedrooms, and an attached two-car garage. Please refer to the development table on
pages 3 and 4 for project compliance with the R-2 zoning regulations. Planning staff would note that there is no
floor area ratio regulation for the R-2 zone. The applicant is requesting the following applications:
■ Design Review for construction of a new, two-story duplex on each proposed new lot (C.S. 25.27.045);
and
■ Tentative Map for Lot Split of Lot 6(14,810 SF) into two equal lots (Parcels 6A and 6B, each lot
measuring 7,405 SF in area).
Lot Split: Code Section 25.27.050 (a) requires that lots of 7,000 SF to 9,999 SF must have an average width
of not less than 50 feet and all such lots or parcels of land shall have frontage of not less than 55 feet on a
public street.
The proposed lot split includes subdividing the existing 14,810 SF lot into two lots, each measuring 7,405 SF in
area. The Tentative Map shows that the existing lot would be divided in half to create two equal 50 foot wide
lots, Parcel 6A and Parcel 6B. The middle property line, which splits the lot into two lots, would be slightly
angled at both ends to comply with the minimum required 55 foot street frontage (provided on Linden Avenue
for Parcel 6A and on Carolan Avenue for Parcel 6B). The minimum required lot size is 5,000 SF in this area
(7,405 SF proposed for each lot).
Design Review and Tentative Map for Lot Split 737 Linden Avenue
Planning staff would note that a similar lot split proposal was granted in 2017 for a similar project at 715-717
and 719-721 Linden Avenue (currently under construction).
Parcel 6A is located on the south side of the parcel and will be assigned the address of 733 and 735 Linden
Avenue. Parcel 6B is on the north side of the parcel and will be assigned the address of 737 and 739 Linden
Avenue.
733-735 Linden Avenue (Parcel 6A): The applicant is proposing a new, two-story duplex dwelling with two,
two-car attached garages at the middle of the building that connect the two units. The proposed duplex will
have a total lot coverage of 2,748 SF (37.1%) where 2,962 SF (40%) is the maximum allowed.
733 Linden Avenue will contain three bedrooms and 735 Linden Avenue will contain four bedrooms. A total of
five on-site parking spaces are required, four of which must be covered. Each attached garage provides two
covered parking spaces (20' x 20' clear interior dimensions) and an uncovered parking space (9' x 20') is
provided in tandem with the garage. Vehicular ingress and egress to the garages will be by way of a driveway
located along the left side property line on each new lot. All other zoning code requirements have been met.
737-739 Linden Avenue (Parcel 6B): The applicant is proposing a new, two-story duplex dwel�ing with two,
two-car attached garages at the middle of the building that connect the two units. The proposed duplex will
have a total lot coverage of 2,910 SF (39.3%) where 2,962 SF (40%) is the maximum allowed.
737 Linden Avenue will contain three bedrooms and 739 Linden Avenue will contain four bedrooms. A total of
five on-site parking spaces are required, four of which must be covered. Each attached garage provides two
covered parking spaces (20' x 20' clear interior dimensions) and an uncovered parking space (9' x 20') is
provided in tandem with the garage. Vehicular ingress and egress to the garages will be by way of a driveway
located along the right side property line on each new lot. All other zoning code requirements have been met.
Landscaping: The existing site contains a total of 12 trees, none of which are protected size. The applicant is
proposing to remove a total of 9 trees as part of the project. Proposed landscaping and hardscaping
throughout both lots is shown on sheets L1.1 and L2.1. In accordance with the City's requirements, each lot
developed with a duplex dwelling is required to provide a minimum of one landscape tree for every 2,000 SF of
habitable space. Based on the proposed project, a total of four landscape trees are required on each lot.
Based on the Landscape Plan, there will be a total of 8 trees on the site at 733-735 Linden Avenue (one
existing tree and 7 new landscape trees) and a total of four trees on the site at 737-739 Linden Avenue (one
existing tree and three new landscape trees). The proposed landscaping for the project complies with the on-
site reforestation requirements.
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Building Height: 25'-7" 30'-0"
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Off-Street Parking; 5 total spaces 5 total spaces
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(10'-0" x 20'-0" each space) (10'-0" x 20'-0" each space)
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(9' x 20') (9' x 20')
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it is the narrow portion of the lot (52.08 feet along Carolan Avenue and 55 feet along Linden Avenue).
Summary of Proposed Exterior Materials for 733-735 Linden Avenue:
■ Windows: aluminum clad wood windows with simulated true divided lites; wood trim
■ Doors: wood doors and wood garage doors
• Siding; shingles (733 Linden); stucco (735 Linden)
■ Roof.• composition shingles (733 Linden); clay tile (735 Linden)
■ Other: wood porch columns with stone base veneer (733 Linden)
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PROPOSED ALLOWED/ REQUIRED
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Front (1s1 flr): 18'-7" 18'-7" (block average)
(2"a flr); 23'-2'/" 18'-7" (block average)
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Rear (15 flr); 15'-0" 15' 0"
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Lot Coverage. 2,910 SF 2,962 SF
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Building Height: 26'-1 " 30'-0"
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Declining Height Envelope: Complies with window enclosure
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Off-Street Parking: 5 total spaces 5 total s aces
4 covered 4 covered
(10'-0" x 20'-0" each space) (10'-0" x 20'-0" each space)
1 uncovered 1 uncovered
(9' x 20') (9' x 20')
80% covered 80% covered
Summary of Proposed Exterior Materials for 737-739 Linden Avenue:
• Windows: aluminum clad wood windows with simulated true divided lites; wood trim.
■ Doors: wood doors and wood garage doors
■ Siding: 1x3 vertical barn siding and horizontal wood siding
■ Roof: standing seam metal
• Other: wood porch column and wood belly trim
Staff Comments: None.
Design Review Study Meeting: At the Planning Commission design review study meeting on January 13,
2020, the Commission provided comments and suggestions about the project and voted to place this item on
the regular action calendar when all information has been submitted and reviewed by the Planning Division
(see attached January 13, 2020 Planning Commission Minutes). The following is a summary of the Planning
Commission comments and suggestions:
• Four different designs is not a deal breaker but it is all right for the structures to look like actual
duplexes with a unified design;
• Revisit Spanish style design — does not fit in with the neighborhood; and
• Consider adding yard space for the units with frontage on Linden Avenue so that they have similar yard
space as the units with frontage on Carolan Avenue.
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Design Review and Tentative Map for Lot Split 737 Linden Avenue
The applicant submitted revised plans to address the Planning Commission's comments, date stamped
January 17, 2020. Revisions include added yard space for each unit fronting Linden Avenue which are
compatible to the yard spaces for the units along Carolan Avenue. Also, the applicant has eliminated the
Spanish style design and opted for a more unified design for the units on Parcel 6B (737-739 Linden Avenue).
Design Review Criteria: The criteria for design review as established in Ordinance No. 1591 adopted by the
Council on April 20, 1998 are outlined as follows:
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.
Suggested Findings for Design Review: That the architectural style, mass and bulk of the two new duplex
buildings (featuring a combination of hip and gable roofs, proportional plate heights, wood shingle siding, wood
siding, and stucco siding, and simulated true divide lite aluminum clad wood windows with wood trim) is
compatible with the character of the neighborhood, that the attached garages, which are located in the middle
of the structures and facing the side property lines, will be less visible from the street and is consistent with
other existing duplex buildings in the neighborhood, and that the windows and architectural elements of the
proposed structure are placed so that the structure respects the interface with the structures on adjacent
properties, therefore the project may be found to be compatible with the requirements of the City's five design
review criteria.
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.
The Planning Commission is also asked to consider making a recommendation regarding the following
requests to City Council:
Tentative Map for a lot split of portion of Lot 6, Map of Corbitt Ranch Subdivision at 737 Linden Avenue.
The Planning Commission shall make its decision upon such consideration as, but not limited to, the following:
(a) Recommendations of the city engineer;
(b) Compatibility of proposed lots to pattern of existing lots in the neighborhood; reverse corner lots or key
lots shall not be introduced into a neighborhood where such lots do not now exist;
(c) Accessibility to safety services. The commission may consider grade of access roads or easements and
require that such grade is not excessive or beyond the capacity to traverse by safety equipment;
(d) Proposed grading and contours of the finished sites. The commission may require as a condition that
the finished contour of the building site or sites reasonably conform with the neighborhood pattern where
such pattern exists;
(e) Compliance with creek lot requirements set forth in Section 26.08.075.
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Design Review and Tentative Map for Lot Split
At the public hearing the following conditions should be considered for the project:
737 Linden Avenue
that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Division date stamped
January 17, 2020, sheets A.1 through A.6.2, N.1, L1.1, L2.1, and sheet 1 of 1 of the Tentative Map;
2. 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�;
3. 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), shall require an amendment to this permit;
4. 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;
5. 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;
6. 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;
7. 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;
8. 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;
9. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and Uniform Fire Codes, in
effect at the 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:
10. 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;
11. 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 shou�d 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;
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12. 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
13. that prior to finai 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.
`Amelia Kolokihakaufisi
Associate Planner
Attachments:
January 13, 2020 Planning Commission Minutes
Application to the Planning Commission
Planning Commission Resolution (proposed)
Notice of Public Hearing — Mailed January 17, 2020
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Meeting Minutes
Planning Commission
BURLINGAME CITY HALL
501 PRIMROSE ROAD
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
Monday, January 13, 2020 7:00 PM Council Chambers
a. 737 Linden Avenue, zoned R-2 - Application fo
construction of a new, two-story duplex on each
Design Associates, Inc., applicant and designer;
noticed) Staff Contact: 'Amelia Kolokihakaufisi
Attachments: 737 Linden Ave - Staff Report
737 Linden Ave - Attachments
737 Linden Ave - Plans
Comaroto recused_
r Design Review and Lot Split for
new proposed lot. (James Chu, Chu
737 Linden LLC, property owner) (77
Al1 Commissioners had visited fhe project site. There were no ex-parte communications to report.
Community Development Director Gardiner provided an overview of the staff report.
Questions of statf.•
> Why is there a CUP application in the packet? (Gardiner.� Unclear.)
Secretary Terrones opened the public hearing.
James Chu, Chu Design Associates, represented the applicant.
Commission Questions/Comments:
> Can the location of air conditioning units be shown on the plans? (Yes.) Also where the electrical will
be? (Yes.)
> Could the architecture work as a duplex, rather than having a dip between to make it look like
separate units? (To be a duplex it must be connected.)
> Could there be consideration of something other than spanish? There is not
neighborhood, it is mostly four-sqaure. (Can talk to owner.)
> Could something be done to the front yards so they can act more like back yards?
Front courtyards perhaps.)
> Understands the interest in ditferentiating the designs, but does not see rationale for spanish.
Public Comments:
spanish in the
(Can look at it.
James Evans: PG&E required the electrical boxes on the project down the street. Concern with the layout
it will be too dominant with the street, with the positioning of the driveways.
Chu: The driveways are situated consistent with the houses to each side. Will impact the neighbors /ess.
Chair Comaroto closed the public hearing.
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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes January 13, 2020
Commission Discussion/Direction:
> Satisfied with the driveways, as it matches the pattern and respects the neighborhood.
> Seems to be working too hard trying to look like four different houses. But does not feel strongly
about it, seems a bit fussy.
> OK with duplexes look like duplexes. If the intent was to make it more approvable, it is not necessary.
If it would be more simple to build with a more simplified approach, it could be supported.
> The area already has a number of duplexes, and can support more.
> OK with the duplex appearance, but the spanish approach should be revisited.
> OK with four different styles, but not spanish.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT • 5O1 PRIMROSE ROAD • BURLINGAME, CA 94010
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APPLICATION TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Type of application:
� Design Review ❑ Variance
❑ Conditional Use Permit ❑ Special Permit
PROJECT ADDRESS: 735-741 LINDEN AVE
APPLICANT
Name: CHU DESIGN ASSOCIATES, INC
Address: 55 W. 43RD AVE.
City/State/Zip: SAN MATEO, CA 94403
Phone: 650-345-9286 x104
E-mail: James@chudesign.com
ARCHITECT/DESIGNER
Name: JAMES/ CHU DESIGN ASSOCIATES, INC.
Address: 55 W. 43RD AVE.
City/State/Zip: SAN MATEO, CA 94403
Phone: 650-345-9286 x104
E-mail: James@chudesign.com
PROPERTY OWNER
Name: 737 Linden LLC
Address: Post Office Box 1235
City/State/Zip: Millbrae, CA 94030
Phone:
E-mail:
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Burlingame Business License #: 22684
Authorization to Reproduce Proiect Plans:
I hereby grant the City of Burlingame the authority to reproduce upon request and/or post plans submitted with this
application on the City's website as part of the Planning approval process and waive any claims against the City
arising out of or related to such action. �� (Initials of Architect/Designer)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: DEMO EXISTING TWO EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS AND ONE DETACHED GARAGE.
REBUILD NEW TWO DUPLEX (TOTAL OF 4 UNITS) AND ATTACHED GARAGE. NEW LANDSCAPE FOR ENTIRE LOT.
AFFIDAVIT/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:James Chu o�wz�,e�,���<s.,,�� °°�°�°_�°�°�°„.�°P5�°°°� a�°"'= Date: AUGUST 21, 2019
I am aware of the proposed application and hereby auth ize the above applicant to submit this application to the Planning
Commission.
Property owner's signature: r Date:
AUGUST 21, 2019
Date submitted:
❑ Parcel #:
❑ Zoning / Other:
(415) 570-3278
dominic.lai@sbcglobal.net
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RESOLUTION APPROVING CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, DESIGN REVIEW,
AND LOT SPLIT
RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame that:
WHEREAS, a Categorical Exemption has been prepared and application has been made for Desiqn
Review and Tentative Map for Lot Split for construction of a new two-story duplex on each new
proposed new lot at 737 Linden Avenue, Zoned R-2 737 Linden LLC propertv owner APN� 029 055
050;
WHEREAS, said matters were heard by the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame on January
27, 2020, 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 (b), which states that construction of a limited number of new, small facilities or
structures including a duplex or similar multi-family residential structure, totaling no more than four
dwelling units is exempt from environmental review, is hereby approved.
1. Said Design Review and Lot Split are approved subject to the conditions set forth in Exhibit "A"
attached hereto. Findings for such Design Review and Lot Split are set forth in the staff report,
minutes, and recording of said meeting.
2. It is further directed that a certified copy of this resolution be recorded in the official records of
the County of San Mateo.
Chairperson
�� , 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 27th dav of January 2020 by the following vote:
Secretary
EXHIBIT "A"
Conditions of Approval for Categorical Exemption, Design Review, and Lot Split
737 Linden Avenue
Effective February 6, 2020
Page 1
The Planning Commission is also asked to consider making a recommendation regarding the
following requests to City Council:
Tentative Map for a lot split of portion of Lot 6, Map of Corbitt Ranch Subdivision at 737 Linden
Avenue.
The Planning Commission shall make its decision upon such consideration as, but not limited to, the
following:
(a) Recommendations of the city engineer;
(b) Compatibility of proposed lots to pattern of existing lots in the neighborhood; reverse corner
lots or key lots shall not be introduced into a neighborhood where such lots do not now exist;
(c) Accessibility to safety services. The commission may consider grade of access roads or
easements and require that such grade is not excessive or beyond the capacity to traverse by
safety equipment;
(d) Proposed grading and contours of the finished sites. The commission may require as a
condition that the finished contour of the building site or sites reasonably conform with the
neighborhood pattern where such pattern exists;
(e) Compliance with creek lot requirements set forth in Section 26.08.075.
At the public hearing the following conditions should be considered for the project:
1. that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Division date
stamped January 17, 2020, sheets A.1 through A.6.2, N.1, L1.1, L2.1, and sheet 1 of 1 of the
Tentative Map;
2. 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�;
3. 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), shall require an amendment to this permit;
4. 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;
5. 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 a�l the regulations of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District;
6. that prior to issuance of a building permit for construction of the project, the project
EXHIBIT "A"
Conditions of Approval for Categorical Exemption, Design Review, and Lot Split
737 Linden Avenue
Effective February 6, 2020
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;
7. 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;
8. 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;
9. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and Uniform Fire
Codes, in effect at the 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:
10. 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;
11. 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;
12. 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
13. 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.
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The City of Burlingame Plonning fommissinn annoances the following' �UBL�C HEA�ING
public hearing on MONDAY, JAMUARY 2T, 2p20 ot 7:00 P.M. in
the [ity Nall (ou�cil Chambers, 501 Primrase Road, Burlingame, CA: �QT�''�E -.
Applicatio� for Design Review and Lot Spiit for construction of a new,
two-story duplex on each new proposed lot ot
737 LINDEN AYENUE zoned R-2. APN 029.055.050
Mailed: January 17, 2A20
(Please refer to ofher side)
Cif �f urlifl ame
A copy af the application �ncf plans f�r ihis project may be reviewed prior to
the meefiing at the G�mmunity ��v�[�pmenf Cl�partment at 5�}1 Prirr�rase ,
Road, Burlingame, Caiifiarnia.
If' you chailenge th�''subj�ct appiic�t���(s} �n c4urt, you rnay be limited to
raising only those issues you or someon� �lse r�is�d at the p�ablic hearing,
described in th� nc��ic� ar in writ�en �orr�spanden�e d�livered to the ci#y �t or "
prior to the p�ablic I�earing.
Property owners v�ht� re�eive th�s nc�fice ar�'responsible ft�r 6nforming their
tenants about this natice.
For additiona! infarmation; p(ease ca(( (650} 558-7250, Thank you.
Kevin Garciiner, AlCP
Community l�evelopment �ir�c#�r
(Ptease refer io ather side)
737 Linden Avenue
300' noticing
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ltem No. 8a
Regular Action Items
PROJECT LOCATION
737 Linden Avenue
Ci�y of Burl�ngame
Qesign Review and Lot Split
Address: 737 �inden Avenue
Itern Na. 8a
Regular Action item
Meeting Date: January 27, Zazo
Reques#: Application for Design Review and Tentative Map for Lot Split fat� constructian of a new, two-story
duplex on each proposed new lot (733 � 735 Linden Avenue and 737 & 739 Linden Aven�e).
Applicant and Designer: James Chu, Chu Design Associates, Inc. APN: 029-455-050
Praper#y Owner: 737 Linden L�C �ot Area: 7,405 SF, 733-735 �inden Avenue (Parcel 6A)
7,405 SF, 737-739 Linden Avenue {Parcel 6B)
General Pian: Medium Density Residentia! Zoning: R-2
Adjacent Development: Duplex and singEe-family dwellings.
Environmentat Review Status: The project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the Califomia
Environmental Quality Act {CEQA), per Section 15303 {b), which states that construction and location of limited
numbers of new, small facilities ar structures including a duplex or similar multi-family residential sfructure
tota3ing no mare than four dwelling units is exempt from enviranmental review. In urbanized areas, this
exemption appiies to apartment, duplexes and similar structures designetf for not more than six dwelling units.
Current Use: Existing duplex dwelling and single family ciwelling with a detached garage on one lot.
Propased Use: Duplex dwelling on each proposed new lot {single lot split into two lots}.
Allowable Use: Duplex and single-family dwellings.
Project Summary: The existing property is comprised of ane iot, measures 14,810 SF and has two frontages;
107.08 feet along �inden Avenue and 107.0$ feet along Carolan Avenue. The site currently cantains ane
duplex dwelling, one single family dwelling, and a three-car detached garage. This neighborhood is made up of
single family and duplex dwellings; a small commercial center is lacated nearby at the carner of Linden Avenue
and Oak Grove Avenue.
The applicant is proposing to demalish all existing structures on the lot, subdivide the existing lot into two iats,
and construct one, twc�-story duplex t�uilding on each newly created lot. Each buiiding will have a differ�nt
exte�ior design style, roof forms, and architectura! features. Each unit wauld pravide a living and dining room,
kitchen, three or four bedraoms, and an attached two-car garage. Please refer to the development table an
pages 3 and 4 far p�oject ctrmpliance with the R-2 zoning regulations. Planning staff would note that there is no
filoor area ratio reguiatian for the R-2 zane. The applicant is requesting the following applications;
= C7esign Review for construction of a new, two-story duplex on each proposed newr lat (C.S. 25.27.045);
and
Tentative Map fo� Lot Split of Lat 6{14,810 SF} into two equal lats {Parcels 6A and 8B, each lot
measuring 7,4Q5 SF in area}.
Lot Spl"s#: Code Section 25.27.050 (a) requires that lo#s af 7,000 SF to 9,999 SF must have an average width
of not less than 50 feet and aIC such lats or parcels of land shall have frontage of no# less than 55 feet on a
{�ublic street.
The proposed lot spiit inciudes subdividing the existing 14;810 SF lot into two lots, each measuring 7,405 SF in
area. The Tentative Map shows that the existing lot would be divided in haEf to create two equal 50 foot wide
lots, I'arcel 6A and Parcel 6B. The middle property line, which splits the lot into two iots, would be s3ightly
angled at bo#h ends ta comply with the mirtimum required 55 foat street frontage {pr�vided on �inden Avenue
for Parcel 6A and an Carolan Avenue for Parcel 6B}. The minimum required lat size is 5,0(}0 SF in this area
{7:405 SF pr�oposed far each lat).
Design Review and Tentative Map for Laf Sptit 737 Linden Avenue
Planning staff would nate that a similar lot split propasal was granted in 2017 for a similar projec� at 715-717
and 719-721 �inden Avenue (currentfy under constructic�n}.
Parcel 6A is lacated on the south side of the parcei and wiil be assigned the address of 733 and 735 Linden
Avenue. Parcel 6B is on the north side of the parcel and will be assigned the address of 737 and 739 Linden
Avenue.
733-738 Linden Avenue {Parcel 6Aj: The applicant is praposing a new, twa-story duplex dwelling with two,
twa-car attached garages at the middie of the building that connect the twa units. The proposed duplex will
have a totat lot coverage of 2,748 SF (37.1°fo) where 2,962 SF (40°l0} is the maximum allowed.
733 Linden Avanue will contain three bedrooms and 735 �inden Avenue will contain four bedrooms. A total of
five on-site parking spaces are required, four of which must be covered. Each attached garage provides two
covered parking spaces {20' x 20' clear interior dimensions} and an uncovered par{cing space (9' x 20'} is
pravided in tandem with the garage. Vehicular ingress and egress to the ga�ages will be by way of a driveway
lacated along the left side property line on each new lot. A!I ather zoning code requirements have been met.
73�-739 Linden Avenue (Parcel 6B): The applicant is praposing a new, twQ-stary duptex dwelling with twa,
twa-car attached garages at the middle of the building that connect the two units. The proposed duplex wifl
have a total lot coverage of 2,910 SF {39.3°!0) where 2,962 SF (40°l0) is the maximum allowed.
737 l.inden Avenue will contain three bedrooms and 739 Linden Avenue will contain four bedrooms. A total af
five on-site parking spaces are required, four of which must be covered. Each attached garage pravides two
covered parking spaces (20' x 2Q' clear interior dimensions) and an uncovered parking space (9' x 20'} is
provided in tandem with the garage. Vehicular ingress and egress to the garages will be by way of a driveway
located along the �ight side prope�ty line on each new lot. All other zoning code �equirements have been met.
�andscaping: The existing site contains a total of 12 trees, none of which are protected size. The applicant is
proposing to remove a tatal of 9 trees as part of the project. Proposed landscaping and hardscaping
throughout both Iots is showm on sheets L1.1 and L2.1. In accordance with the City's requirements, each lat
developed with a duplex dwelling is required to provide a minimum of one landscape tree for every 2,000 SF of
habitable space. Based on the proposed project, a total of faur landscape trees are required on each lot.
Based on the Landscape Plan, there wifl be a tatal of 8 trees on the site at 733-735 Linden Avenue (one
existing tree and 7 new landscape trees) and a toia! of four trees on the site at 737-739 Linden Avenue (one
existing tree and three new landscape trees). The proposed fandscaping for the projec# complies with the on-
site reforestation requirements.
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Design Review and Tentative Map for Lo� Split 737 Linden Avenue
733-735 Linden Avenue {Parcei 6A}
�.at Area. 7,4Q5 SF Plans date stam d: January 17, 2020
PROPOSED ALLQWEDI �tEQUiRED
SETBACKS
Front (Carolan Avej* (l� flr): 9 5`-1'h" 15-0°
(�"d ��'i� 15'-1'l" 15'-0"
--- w_ ..... __._ ._____ _ ,___ ___._ _.,._ _ _ _ . _ _. _ . ,_____ _._ _.___ ��,_ � . ._ _ _�
s;d� r��ft}: 4�-s� ��-o,R
(ri9ht)� 5'-0" 4'-0„
�. __ _----.. __. _ __ _... _ _ __ _ _ _� --- � - --
Rear (1� flr�: 18'-0'/" � - - 15'_0"' � �_
{2rd flri� � 8'-10" 15-0"
Lat Coveraqe: 2,748 SF 2,962 SF
37.1 °l0 40%
Building Height: 25-7" 30'-0'"
��Dectining Height Envelope: Complies with windaw enclosure
exception CS 2527.075
Off-Street Parking: 5 total spaces 5 total spaces
4 covered 4 covered
(10'-Q" x 2Q'-0" each space} (10'-0" x 20'-0� each space)
1 uncovered 1 uncavered
(9' x 20') {9" x 20')
80°lo covered 80°1e covered
' Far setback purposes, the front of the lot for 733-735 Linden Avenue is considered to be alang Carolan Avenue since
it is the narrow portion af the lot {52.08 feet alang Carolan Avenue and 55 feet along Linden Avenue}.
Summary af Prflposed Exte�iar Materials far 733-735 Linden Avenue:
• Vlrindaws: aluminum clad waod windows with simulated true divid�d lites; wood trim
• �oors: wood doors and wood garage daors
• Siding: shingles (733 Linden}; stucco {735 Linden)
� Roaf: composition shingles {733 Linden}; clay tile {735 Linden)
■ Oiher: wood porch columns with stone base veneer {733 �inden)
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Design Review and Tentafive tf9ap for Lot Sp/if 737 Linden Avenue
737-739 �inden Avenue (Parcel6B)
L.ot Area: 7,405 SF Pians daie stam ed: Janua 17, 202Q
PROPOSED ALLOWEDf REQUIRED
SETBA�'KS
Fron# (1� flr}: 18'-7n 18'-7" (block average}
(Zrd flr}. 23'-2'h" 18`-7" (block average}
_ _ _._ ___ __ __ --- ----- ----- —�._ �
Side (teit}: 4'-1'/�" �� 4'_0"
(right}; 5,_p� 4'.�4��
______. .._____._.___..____.__.--__.______ __-------_._____-----____________.___ ____ �
Rear {1� flr}: 15'-0" 15'-0"
(2nd flr}: 15'-0" 15-Q"
_ _ _ _ —_ _ ___ _---...__._-- -------�_ _._ �_._ � �.. ._ _ � �
Lot Caverage: 2,910 SF 2,962 SF
39.3% 4U°lo
_._..._. �...._.._._._____..____.. _ _.._ _____�._.._____.. _ _. _ _ .._� �_.__ _.__._�._.______---___—_ _ _._.__ ____ _____ __
Building Height. 26'-1 ° 30'-0"
.__._._._.--.__ �..... ___ _.._._._...__A ._----.___--------- --
Deciining Height Envelope: Gomplies with window enclosure
e�cception GS 25.27.075
�___._�_ __�_____ --------_.___ _____ _�.__.. __� _ . ...__ __ _ ,
�ff-Sfreet Parking: 5 total spaces 5 total spaces
4 covered 4 covered
(10'-OD x 20'-Q° each space) (10'-On x 20'-0" each space)
1 tancovered 1 uncovered
(9' x 20`) (9' x 20')
80°lo covered 80°lo covered
Summary af Proposed Exte�ior Materials for 737-739 �inden Avenue:
s Windows: aluminum clad wood windows with simulated true divided iites; waod trim.
� Doors: woad daors and waod garage doors
• Siding: 1x3 verticai bam siding and horizontal waod siding
■ Roof: standing seam metal
■ O#her: wood porch column and waod brelly trim
Staff Camments: I�ane.
Design Review Study Mee#ing: At the Planning Commission design review study meeting on January 13,
2020, the Cammission provided comments and suggestions about the project and voted to place this item on
the regular actian calendar when all informatian has b�en submitied �nd reviewed by the Planning Qivision
(see attached January 13, 2020 Planning Cammission Minutes). The foliQwing is a summary of the Planning
Commission comments and suggestions:
Four different designs is not a deal breaker but it is all right for the struetures to look like actual
duplexes with a unified design;
Revisit Spanish style design — does noi fit in with #he neighborhood; and
Gonsider adding yard space for the units wi#h frontage on Linden Avenue sa that they have similar yard
space as the units with frontage on Carolan Avenue.
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Design Review and Tentative Map far Lot Sp/it 73i Linden Avenue
The appiicant submitfed revised pians ta address the Planning �ommissian's �omments, date stamped
January 17, 2t}24. Revisions include added yard space fr�r each unit fronting Linden Avenue which are
compatible to the yard spaces for the units along Caralan Avenue. Aiso, the applicant has eliminated the
Spanish style design and opteci far a more un�ed design for the units on Parcel 6B (737-739 Linden Avenue).
�esign Review C�steria: The critena for design review as established in Ordinance No. 1591 adopted by the
�ouncil on Apri120, 1998 are outlined as failows:
1. Gompatibility of the architectural st�rle with that of the existing character of the neighbofiood;
2. Respect for the parking and garage patterns in the neighborhood;
3. Architecturaf styie and mass and bulk af structure;
4. interface of the proposed structure with the structures on adjacent properties; and
5. �andscaping and its proportion to mass and bulk of sUvctural companents.
Suggested Findings for Design Review: That the architecturaE style, mass and bulk of the two new duplex
building� (featuring a combination of hip and gable roafs, proportional plate heights, wood shingle siding, waad
siding, and stucca siding, and simulated true divide lite afuminum clad wrood windaws with wood trim) is
compatible with fhe character of the neighborhaod, that the attached garages, which are lacated in the middle
of #he strucfures and facing the side property lines, will be less visible from the street and is consistent with
other existing duplex buildings in the neighborhood, and that the windows and architectural elements of the
proposed structure are placed sa that the structure respects the interface with the structures on adjacent
pro�rties, therefore the praject may be faund to be campatible with the requirements of the City's five design
review criteria.
Planning Commission Action: The Planning Commissian should conduct a public hearing on the application,
and consider public testimony and the analysis contained within the staff repa�t. Action should snclude specific
findings suppo►ting the Planning Commission's decision, and should be affirmed by resolution of the Pianning
Commission. The reasons for any action should be stated clearly for the record.
The Planning Commission is also asked to consider making a recommendatian regarding the fallowing
requests ta City Council:
� Tentative Map for a lot split of portion 4f Lat 6, Map of Corbitt Ranch Subdivision at 737 Linden Avenue.
The Planning Gomr�zission shali make its decision upon such consideration as, but nat limited to, the foilowing:
(a) Recammendatians o# the city engineer,
{b) Compatibility of proposed lots to pattem of existing lots in the neighborhood; reverse comer lots or key
lats shall not be introduced inta a neighborhood where such lats do nat naw exist;
{c) AccessibiGty #o safety services. The carnmissiQn may consider grade c�f access rc�ads or easemer�ts and
require that such grade is nat excessive or beyond the capacity to traverse by safety equipment;
{d} Proposed grading and contc�urs of the finisheci sites. The cornmission may require as a condition that
the finished contour of the building site or sites reasonably conform with the neighborhood pattern where
such patt�rn exists;
{e) Compliance with creek lot requirements set forth in Section 26.08.C}75.
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Design Review and Tentati�re Map for Lot Split
At the public hearing the foilawing conditions shauld be considered for the project:
737 Linden Avenue
that the prc�ject shall be buil# as shown c�n the plans submitted to the Planning Division date stamped
January 17, 2020, sheets A.1 through A.6.2, N,1, L9.1, L2.1, and sheet 1 of 1 of the Tentative Map;
2. that any changes to building materials, �xterior finishes, windows, architectural features, roof height or
pitch, and amount or type of hardscape materials shall be subject to Planning Division ar Planning
Commission revisw (FYi or amendment to be determined by Planning statf);
3. that any changes to the size or envelope of the first or second floors, or garage, which would include
adding or en(arging a dormer{s), shall require an amendment ta this permit;
4. tt�at 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;
5. that demolition for removal of the existing structures and any grading or earth moving on the site shall
not accur until a building permit has been issued anci such site uvork shall be required ta comply with all
the regulations of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District;
6. that prior to issuance of a building permit for construction of the project, the project canstruction plans
shall be modified to include a caver sheet listing all conditions of approval adopted by the Planning
Commission, or City Council on appeai; which shall remain a part of all sets of approved pians
throughout the canstruction process. Compiiance with all canditions of approval is required; the
conditions of approvai shall not be modified or changed without the approval of the Planning
Commission, or City Council on appeal;
7. that a11 air ducts, plumbing vents, and flues shall be combined, where possible, ta a single termination
and installed on the partions of the roof not visible from the street; and that these venting details shall
be included and approved in the construetion plans before a Building permit is issued;
8. that the project shall comply with the Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling Ordinance which
requires affected demalition, new construction and alterafion projects to submi� a Waste Reduction
plan and meet recycling requirements; any partial or full demolition of a structure, interior or exterior,
shall require a demolition permit;
9. that the prc�ject shall meet a11 the requirements of the Califomia Building and Uniform Fire Codes, in
effect at the time of building permit submittal, as amendecf by the City of Burlingame;
THE FOL�aWIN� CQNDITI{}NS SHA�l. BE MET DURING TNE BUILQING lNSPECTIQN PROCE5S
PRtOR TO TNE INSPECTIOi�S NOtED IN EA�H CONDITiON:
10. that priar ta scheduling the foundatian inspecti�n, a licensed surveyar shall lacate the property comers,
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 sunrey sha(I be accepted by the City
Engineer,
11. that prior tt� scheduling the framing inspection the project architect or residentiai desigr�er, or another
architect or residential design professional, shal! provide an architectural certification that the
architectural details shown in the approved design which shauld be evident at framing, such as window
focations and bays, are built as shawn on the approved plans; architectural certification documenting
framing compliance with appraved design shall be submitted ta the Building Division before the final
framing inspection shal! be scheduled;
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Design Review and Tentafive Map for Lot SpJif
737 Linden Avenue
12. that prior t� scheduling the roof deck inspection, a iicens�c! sunreyor shall shaot the height of the roof
ridge and provide certification of that height to the Building Division; and
13. that prior to final inspection, Planning Division staff will inspect and nate compliance of the architectural
details (trim materials, window type, etc.) to verify that the project has been built according ta the
approved P(anning and Buil�iing plans.
`Amelia Kolokihakaufisi
Associate Planner
Attachments:
January 13, 2020 Planning Commission Minutes
Application to the Planning Commission
Planning Commission Resolution (proposed)
Notice of Public Hearing — Mailed January 17, 2Q20
Area Map
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BURl.INGAME BURLINGAME. CA 940i0
� Mee#ing Minutes
Planning Commission
Monday, January 13, 2d20 7:Q0 PM Councii Chambers
a. 737 �inden Avenue, zoned R-2 - Appiication for Design Review and �ot Split for
construction of a new, two-story dupiex on each new proposed lot. (James Chu, Chu
Design Ass�iates, Inc., applicant and designer; 737 Linden LLC, property owner) {77
noticed) Staff Contact: 'Amelia Kolokihakaufisi
Aetachment� 737 Cin�,en Ave - Staff Re,pc�rt
737 Linden Ave - Attachme�ts
737 Linden Avs - Pians
Comaroto recused.
A1! Commissioners had visifed the project site, There were no ex�arte communications io report.
Community Development Direcfor Gardiner provided arr overview of the sfaff report.
Questions of sfafF.
> Utfiy is fhera a CUP application in the packet? (Gardiner. Unctear.)
Secretary Terrones opened the public hearing.
Jamas Chu, Chu Design Associates, represented the applicant.
Commission QuestionslComments:
> Can the location of air conditioning urrits be shown on the pians? (Yes.) Also where the e/ectrical wip
be? (Yes.)
> Coutd the architecfure work as a duplex, rather than naving a dip between fo make if took like
separate units? {To be a duplex it must be connected.)
> Couid ther� be considerafton of samefhing other than spanish? There is not spanish in the
neighborhood, r't is mostly four-sqavre. (Can talk ta otivner.)
> Coutd somefhing be done to the fronf yards so they can acf more tike back yards? (Gan /ook af it.
Fronf courtyards perfiaps.)
> Understands the interest in differentiating fhe designs, but does nof see rationale for sp�nish.
Public Commenfs:
James Evans: PG&E required ths e%ctric;al boxes on tt�e project down the street. Cancem wifh the tayouf
it will be too dominanf with the street, with the posrtianing of the driveways.
Chu: The dnvewrays a�e sffuated consistent wrfh the houses to sach side. wll impact the rteighbors /ess.
Chair Comaroto closed ihe public heanng.
City of Burfingame page t FrirKed on t12311020
Pla�ning Gommission Mes6ng Ntinutes January 13, 2020
Commission Discussionh}r`rection:
> Safisfred with fhe driveways, as rf matches the pa2tem and respects the neighbflrhood.
> Seems to be worlcing too hard tryr`ng to fook like four differerit houses. But doss not feel strongly
about if, seems a bit fussy.
> QK with duptexes toak tike dupiexes. !f the intent was to make it more approvable, rt is nof necessary.
li it wauld be more simpte fo build wiftt a more simpl�ed approach, it cautd be supporfed.
> The area atready has a number oi duptexes, and can support morg.
> O!f with the duplex appearance; but the spanish approach shoufd be revisited.
> OK with faur diffeient sfytes, buf not spanish.
Ciiy af Burlingame page 2 Prlrrted on lt2312020
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT • 541 Ptt��rROSE ROAD • BURL1NGAtNE, CA 94010
p: 650,558.7250 • f: 65Q.69&.3790 • www.bu�lingame.org
APPLIGATIQN TO THE PLANNING �OMMISSIC}N
Type of appl�cation:
A Design Review � Variance � Parcel #:
O Canditianal Use Permit � Speciai Permit ❑ Zoning ! O#her.
PROJEGT ADDRESS: 735-741 LINDEN AVE
APPLICANT
Name: �HU RESIGN ASS(.�CIATES, ING
Address: �� W. 43RD AVE.
City1S#a#elZip: SAN MATEO, GA 94403
Phane: ���-�45-92$6 x1 Q4
E-mai1; lames u�chudesign.com
ARCNITECT/DESIGNER
Name: �AMES/ CHU QESiGN ASSOCIATES, INC.
Address: �� W. 43RQ AVE.
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Burlingarne Business �icense #: 22684
PROPERTY OWNER
Name: 737 Linden LLC
Address: P°st �ffice Bax 1235
City/StatetZip: Millbrae, CA 94030
Phone: {415) 57Q-327$
E-mail: dominic.lai a�sbcglobal.net
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Autharization to Reproduce Proiect Plans:
1 hereby grant the City of Burlingame the authority to reproduce upon request and/or post plans submitted with #his
application an the City's website as part of the Planning approval process and waive any claims against the City
arising out of or retated to such action. �� {lnitials af Architect/Designer)
PRO.�ECT DESCRIPTION: DEM10 EXIS7ING T1NO EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWEILINGS AND ONE �ETAGHEd GARAGE.
REBUI�D NEW TWU DUPI.EX (TOTAL C?F 4 UNITS} ANC} ATTAGHED GARAGE. NEW LANDSCAPE FOR ENTIRE LOT.
AFFiDAVITJSIGNATURE: I he�eby certify under penalty af perjury that the infarmation given herein is true and carrect to the
best of my knowledge and belief.
ApplicanYs signature: ��mes Ghu .,..... �-��-�•�-�' pate: AUGUST 21, 2019
i am aware of the proposed applicatian and hereby auth ize the above applicant ta submit this application to the Planning
Commission.
P�operty awner's signature: i Date:
Au�usT ��, 2a��
Date submitted:
5:1HANDOt1TS1 PC App?ication. doc
RESOI.UTION APPROVING CATEGQRICAL EXEMPTiON, DESIGN REVIEW,
AND LOT SPLIT
RESt7LVED, by the Planning Comrnissian of the City of Burlingame that:
WHEREAS, a Categorical Exemptian has been prepared and application has been made fo�- Desiqn
Review and Tentative Map for Lot Split fo� canstruction of a new, two-storX duplex an each new
c�ropased new lot at 737 Linden Avenue, Zaned R-2, 737 Linden LLC, RrapertY owner, APN: t�29-055-
454;
WHEREAS, said matters were heard by the Flanning Commission of the City af Burlingame on January
27, 2020, at which time it reviewed and cansidered the staff �eport and all ather written materials and
tes#imony presented at said hearing;
tdOW, THEREFORE, it is RESO�VED and DETERMiNED by this Planning Commissian 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
farth above wi11 have a signifieant effect an the environmen#, and categorical exemption, per CEQA
Section 15303 (b}, which staies that construction af a limited number af newr, smali facilities or
structures including a duplex or similar multi-family residential structure, totaling no mare than four
dwelling units is exempt from environmenta! review, is hereby approved.
1. Said Design Review and l.ot Split are approved subject to the conditions set farth in Exhibit "AA
attached hereta. Findings for such Design Review and Lot Split are set forth in the staff repart.
minutes, and recarding of said mesting.
2. It is further directed that a certified copy of this resolution be recorded in the official records of
the County of San Matea.
Chairperson
I, , Secreiary af the P{anning Commission af the Gity of Burlingame, do
hereby certify that the foregc�ing resolution was intraduced and adopted ai a regula� meeting of the
Planning Comrnission held on the 27th dav of January, 2Q20 by the following vate:
Secretary
EXHIBIT "A"
Conditions of Appraval for Categorical Exemption, Design Review, and Lot Split
737 Linden Avenue
Effec#ive February 6, 2024
Page 1
The Planning Commission is also asked ta consider making a recammendation regarding the
fallowing requests to City Council:
Tentative Map far a lot split of partion of Lat 6, Map af Corbitt Ranch Subdivision at 737 Linden
Avenue.
The Planning Commission shall make its decision upon such consideratian as, but nat Cimited ta, the
following:
(a) Recammendations ofi the city engineer,
(b) Campatibility of proposed lots to pattem af existing lots in the neighborhoad; reverse corner
lots ar key lots shall not be intraduced into a neighborhood where such lots da not now sxis#;
(c) Accessibifity to safety services. Tt�e commission may consider grade af access roads or
easements and require that such grade is not excessive or beyond the capacity to traverse by
safety equipment;
(d} Propossd grading and contours of the finished s�es. The commissian may require as a
condition that the finished cantour of the building site or sites reasonably conform with the
neighborhaod pattem where such pattem exisis;
(e} Compliance with creek lot requirements set forth in Section 26.08.075.
At the public hearing the following canditians should be considered fo� the praject:
that the project shall be built as shown an ihe plans submitted to the Planning Division date
stamped January 17, 2Q2Q, sheets A_1 through A.6.2, N.1, G1.1, L2.1, and sheet 1 of 1 of the
Tentative Map;
2. that any changes to building materiels, e�cterior finishes, windows, architectural features, roof
height ar pi#ch, and amount or type of hardscape materials shali be subject to Planning
DivisiQn ar Planning Commission review (FYI or amendment to be de#ermined by Planning
staff};
3. that any changes to the size or envelope af the first or second �ioors, or garage, which would
include adding or enlarging a dormer{s}, shall requi�e an amendment to this permit;
4. that any recycling containers, debris baxes or durnpsters for the construction project shall be
placed upon the private property, if feasible, as determined by the Community Developmen#
Di�ector;
5. that demalition for removai of the existin� structures and any grading or earth maving on the
site shalt nat occur unti! a bui[ding permit has been issued and s�ch si#e work shall be
requi�ed to comply with al! the regulatians of the Bay Area Air Quality Management Qistrict;
6. fhat prior tfl issuance of a building permit far construction af the project, the project
EXHIBtT "A"
Canditions of Approval far Categorical Exemption, Design Review, and Lot Split
737 Linden Avenue
Effective February 6, 2fl20
canstruction pEans shali be madifed to include a caver sheet listing all cor�ciitions of appravai
adapted by the Planning Commission, or City Council an appeal; which sha11 remain a part of
all sets of approved plans throughout the canstruction process. Campiiance with all
condifions of approval is required; the conditions af approval shall not be modified or
changed without the approval af the Planning Commission, or City Council an appeal;
7, that all air ducts, plumbing uents, and f�ues sha11 be combined, where possible, ta a single
te�rnination and installed on the portions of the raof 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;
8. that #he praject shail camply with the Construction and Demol[tion Deb�is Recycling
Ordinance which requires affected demolitian, new constructian and alteration projects to
submit a Waste Reduction plan and meet recycling requirements; any partial or fu(!
demolition af a structure, interior or exterior, shall require a demolitian permit;
9. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the California Bu'slding and Uniform Fire
Codes, in effect at the time af building permrt submittal, as amended by the City af
Buriingame;
THE FOLLO�WlNG CflNDIT1�NS SHALL BE MET DURiNG THE BUILDING INSPECTION
PROCESS PR10R T� THE INSPECTIONS NOTED IN EACH CONDITIQN:
14. that prior to scheduling the foundation inspectian, a licensed surveyor shail locate the
property comers, set the building footprint and cer#ify 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 shal( be accepted by the �ity Engineer;
11. that priar #o scheduling the framing inspection the project architect ar residential designer, ar
anather architect ar residential design professianal, shall provide an architectural ce�tification
that the arch'stectural details shown in the approved design which shouid be evident at
frarr�ing, such as windaw lacations and bays, are built as shown an the approved plans;
architectura3 certificatior� dacumenting framing comp{iance with approved design shall be
submitted ta the Building Division before the �nal framing inspection shail be scheduled;
12. that prior #o scheciuling t}�e roof deck inspection, a licensed surveyor �hall shaot the hei�ht of
the roof ridge and provide certification af #hat height to the Building Division; and
13. that prior to final inspectian, Plannir�g DivisiQn staff wii( inspect and note compliance of the
archit�cturai details {trim mate�ials, windaw type, etc.} to uerify that the project has been built
according ta the approved Planning and 8uilding plans.
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