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Home My WebLink About1145 Cortez Avenue - Approval LetterPLANNING DEPARTMENT August 19, 2005 Jerry Deal JD & Associates 1228 Paloma Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010 Dear Mr. Deal, CITY OZ BURL.INGAME o AAT .iuwc 6' The City of Burlingame CITY HALL 501 PRIMROSE ROAD BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA 94010-3997 TEL: (650) 558-7250 FAX: (650) 696-3790 Since there was no appeal to or suspension by the City Council, the August 8, 2005, Planning Commission approval of your application for design review, special permit for building height and special permit for reduction of parking spaces on -site became effective August 18, 2005. This application was to allow for a first floor remodel and second floor addition at 1145 Cortez Avenue, zoned R-1. The August 8, 2005, minutes of the Planning Commission state your application was approved with the following conditions: that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Department date stamped June 29, 2005, sheets 1-7 and G-1, and that any changes to building materials, exterior finishes, footprint or floor area of the building shall require an amendment to this permit; 2. that any changes to the size or envelope of the basement, first or second floors, or garage, which would include adding or enlarging a dormer(s), moving or changing windows and architectural features or changing the roof height or pitch, shall be subject to Planning Commission review; 3. that prior to scheduling the framing inspection, the project architect, engineer or other licensed professional shall provide architectural certification that the architectural details such as window locations and bays are built as shown on the approved plans; if there is no licensed professional involved in the project, the property owner or contractor shall provide the certification under penalty of perjury. Certifications shall be submitted to the Building Department; 4. that prior to scheduling the roof deck inspection, a licensed surveyor shall shoot the height of the roof ridge and provide certification of that height to the Building Department; 5. that prior to final inspection, Planning Department staff will inspect and note compliance of the architectural details (trim materials, window type, etc.) to verify that the project has been built according to the approved Planning and Building plans; N Register online for the City of Burlingame list serve at www.burlingame.org 13 August 19, 2005 1145 Cortez Avenue page 2 6. 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; 7. that a fence shall be installed along the side property line where the existing garage is to be removed; 8. that the landscape plan shall be refined to show more detail and shall be brought to the Planning Commission as an information item prior to issuance of a building permit; 9. that the conditions of the Chief Building Official's May 13, 2005, memo, the City Engineer's, Fire Marshal's and Recycling Specialist's May 16, 2005, memos, and the NPDES Coordinator's May 19, 2005, memo shall be met; 10. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and Uniform Fire Codes, 2001 Edition, as amended by the City of Burlingame; 11. that the 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 12. that the applicant shall comply with Ordinance 1503, the City of Burlingame Storm Water Management and Discharge Control Ordinance. Reimbursement of your design review deposit has been processed and will be mailed to the property owner under separate cover. All site improvements and construction work will require separate application to the Building Department. This approval is valid for one year during which time a building permit must be issued. One extension of up to one year may be considered by the Planning Commission if application is made before the end of the first year. The decision of the Council is a final administrative decision pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6. If you wish to challenge the decision in a court of competent jurisdiction, you must do so within 90 days of the date of the decision unless a shorter time is required pursuant to state or federal law. Sincerely yours, M garet Monroe Cit Planner 1145 cortez.cca C. Steve and Courtney Love, property owners 1145 Cortez Avenue U Register online for the City of Burlingame list serve at www.burlingame.oU is August 19, 2005 1145 Cortez Avenue page 3 Burlingame, CA 94010 Chief Deputy Valuation, Assessor's Office (LOT 3 BLOCK 27 EASTON ADD BURLINGAME NO 2 RSM A/72; APN: 026-163-030) Register online for the City of Burlingame list serve at www.burlingame.org Cr Date: To: From: Subject: Staff Review: Project Comments 05/13/2005 ❑ City Engineer X Chief Building Official ❑ City Arborist ❑ City Attorney Planning Staff ❑ Recycling Specialist ❑ Fire Marshal ❑ NPDES Coordinator Request for design review for lower floor remodel and 2nd floor addition at 1145 Cortez Avenue, zoned R-1, APN: 026-163-030 05/16/2005 1) All construction must comply with the 2001 California Building Codes (CBC), the Burlingame Municipal and Zoning Codes, and all other State and Federal requirements. 2) Provide fully dimensioned plans. 3) According to the City of Burlingame Municipal code "when additions, alterations or repairs within any twelve-month period exceed fifty percent of the current replacement value of an existing building or structure, as determined by the building official, such building or structure shall be made in its entirety to conform with the requirements for new buildings or structures." Therefore, this building must comply with the 2001 California Building Code for new structures. 4) Obtain a survey of the property lines for any structure within one foot of the property line. 5) Roof eaves must not project within two feet of the property line. 6) Exterior bearing walls less than three feet from the property line must be constructed of one -hour fire -rated construction and no openings are allowed. 7) Rooms that can be used for sleeping purposes must have at least one window or door that complies with the egress requirements. 8) Provide guardrails at all landings. 9) Provide handrails at all stairs where there are more than two risers. 10)Provide lighting at all exterior landings. 11)The fireplace chimney must terminate at least two feet above any roof surface within ten feet. Project Comments Date: 05/13/2005 To: Y City Engineer ❑ Chief Building Official ❑ City Arborist ❑ City Attorney From: Planning Staff ❑ Recycling Specialist ❑ Fire Marshal ❑ NPDES Coordinator Subject: Request for design review for lower floor remodel and 2nd floor addition at 1145 Cortez Avenue, zoned R-1, APN: 026-163-030 Staff Review: 05/16/2005 1. Storm drainage shall be designed to drain towards the street frontage. 2. Replace all displaced/damaged sidewalk, driveway, curb and gutter. 3. Sewer backwater protection certification is required. Contact Public Works — Engineering Division at (650) 558-7230 for additional information. Reviewed by: V V g Date: 5/16/2005 Project Comments Date: 05/13/2005 To: ❑ City Engineer O Chief Building Official O City Arborist ❑ City Attorney From: Planning Staff ❑ Recycling Specialist d Fire Marshal ❑ NPDES Coordinator Subject: Request for design review for lower floor remodel and 2nd floor addition at 1145 Cortez Avenue, zoned R-1, APN: 026-163-030 Staff Review: 05/16/2005 Provide a residential fire sprinkler throughout the residence. 1. Provide a minimum 1 inch water meter. 2. Provide double backflow prevention. Reviewed by: Date: /6 5�x - DS— Project Comments Date: 05/13/2005 To: 0 City Engineer 0 Chief Building Official 0 City Arborist 0 City Attorney From: Planning Staff X Recycling Specialist 0 Fire Marshal 0 NPDES Coordinator Subject: Request for design review for lower floor remodel and 2nd floor addition at 1145 Cortez Avenue, zoned R-1, APN: 026-163-030 Staff Review: 05/16/2005 Applicant shall submit a Recycling and Waste Reduction Plan for approval, and pay a recycling deposit for this and all covered projects prior to construction or permitting. Reviewed by: 0 Date: 5/-16/O S Date: To: From: Subject: Staff °Review: Project Comments 05/13/2005 City Engineer Chief Building Official City Arborist City Attorney Planning Staff Recycling Specialist Fire Marshal ✓ NPDES Coordinator Request for design review for lower floor remodel and 2nd floor addition at 1145 Cortez Avenue, zoned R-1, APN: 026-163-030 05/16/2005 z., Any construction project in the City, regardless of size, shall comply with the City NPDES permit requirement to prevent stormwater pollution including but not limited to ensuring that all contractors implement construction Best Management Practices (BMPs) and erosion and sediment control measures during ALL phases of the construction project (including demolition). Ensure that sufficient amount of erosion and sediment control measures are available on site at all times. The public right of way/easement shall not be used as a construction staging and/or storage area and shall be free of construction debris at all times. Brochures and literatures on stormwater pollution prevention and BMPs are available for your review at the Planning and Building departments. Distribute to all project proponents. For additional assistance, contact Eva J. at 650/342-3727. Reviewed by: A17- Date: 05/19/05