HomeMy WebLinkAbout1928 Devereux Drive - Staff ReportItem No. 8a
Regular Action item
City of Burlingame
Design Review
Address: 1928 Devereux Drive Meeting Date: May 23, 2022
Request: Application for Design Review for a first and second story addition to an existing single-unit dwelling.
Applicant and Architect: Qing Gan
Property Owner: Michael Liu
General Plan: Low Density Residential
APN: 025-122-270
Lot Area: 5,500 SF
Zoning: R-1
Environmental Review Status: The project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15301 (e)(2), which states that additions to existing structures
are exempt from environmental review, provided the addition will not result in an increase of more than 10,000
SF in areas where all public services and facilities are available and the area in which the project is located is not
environmentally sensitive.
Note: This application was submitted prior to January 5, 2022, the effective date of the new Zoning Ordinance,
and therefore was reviewed under the previous Zoning Code.
Project Description: The subject property is an interior lot. The existing one-story house with an attached
garage contains 1,763 SF (0.32 FAR) of floor area and has two bedrooms. The proposed project includes a
major remodel with new habitable space on the first floor that would be created by enclosing the existing covered
porch; a new entry porch would be constructed at the front of the house. The second floor addition (936 SF)
would add three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a laundry room. With the proposed project, the floor area would
increase to 2,852 SF (0.51 FAR) where 2,860 SF (0.52 FAR) is the maximum allowed (includes covered porch
exemption).
The existing front and left side garage walls are nonconforming with respect to front and left side setbacks
(15'-3" existing front setback where 15'-4" is the block average and 3'-0" existing left side setback where 5'-0" is
the minimum required). The nonconforming areas would not be modified as part of this project. The new
construction proposed along the right side and front of the house (towards right side) would comply with the
required setbacks.
With this application, the number of potential bedrooms would increase from two to four. Two parking spaces,
one of which must be covered, are required on site. The existing attached garage (17'-6" x 20'-0" clear interior
dimensions) provides one covered parking space; one uncovered space (9' x 20') is provided in the driveway.
Therefore, the project is in compliance with off-street parking requirements. All other Zoning Code requirements
have been met. The applicant is requesting the following application:
■ Design Review for a first and second story addition to an existing single-unit dwelling (C.S.
25.57.010 (a) (2)).
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1928 Devereux Drive
Lot Size: 5,500 SF Plans date stam ed: Ma 12, 2022
EXISTING PROPOSED ALLOWED/REQ'D
SETBACKS
Front (1Si flr): 21'-6" 16'-5" (to new porch) 15'-4" (block average)
�2nd flr): N/A ; 26'-7" 20'-0"
(attached garage): 15'-3"' � No change 35'-0"
Side (left): 3'-3"' No change 5'-0"
(right): 5'-2" No change 5'-0"
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Rear (15t flr): 31'-3" No change (deck <30") ; 15'-0"
�2nd flr): N/A 29'-3" 20'-0"
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Lot Coverage: 1,907 SF 1,977 SF 2,200 SF
34.6% 35.9% 40%
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FAR: 1,763 SF 2,852 SF 2,860 SF z
0.32 FAR 0.51 FAR 0.52 FAR
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# of bedrooms: 2 4 ---
Off-Street Parking: 1 covered 1 covered
(17'-6" x 20'-0") No change (10' x 20')
1 uncovered 1 uncovered
(9' x 20') (9' x 20')
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Building Height: 17'-7" 26'-8" 30'-0"
DH Envelope: Not applicable complies C.S. 25.26.075(b)(2)
' Existing nonconforming front and left side setbacks to be retained; if removed durinq construction will need
to complv with current setback requirements or aqplv for Variances.
2 (0.32 x 5,500 SF) + 1,100 SF = 2,860 SF (0.52 FAR)
The revised plans, date stamped May 12, 2022, have no changes that affect the development standards listed in
the table above.
Staff Comments: None.
Summary of Proposed Exterior Materials:
• Windows: aluminum clad wood with simulate true divided lites
• Doors: wood garage door
• Siding: stucco with 1x6 horizontal fiber cement ship lap siding at gables
• Roof: composition shingles
• Other: wood knee braces; 1 x4 wood trim around windows; 2x6 fiber cement fascia board; 2x12 wood
belly band
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Planning Commission Action Meeting: On March 14, 2022 the Planning Commission reviewed the revised
project and continued to have concerns with the project, noting that the previous comments were not thoroughly
addressed. The project was referred to a design review consultant for additional assistance with their concerns.
The following is a summary of the Commission's main concerns:
• Drafting errors — plans need clean up;
• Changes to the rear and south elevations aren't finished;
• Revised trellis on south elevation needs work;
• Concerned with window trims;
• Front door seems odd/off;
• Rear deck needs to be revisited - could been an opportunity to make it nicer; and
• Needs more of a cohesive overall design approach that ties everything together better.
Analysis and Recommendation by Design Reviewer: The design review consultant met with the architect and
the property owner to review the proposal and go over the Planning Commission's comments from the March 14,
2022 Planning Commission action meeting.
After working with the design review consultant, the applicant submitted a response letter, dated May 17, 2022
and revised plans, date stamped May 12, 2022, to address the Planning Commission's concerns at the direction
of the design review consultant. In summary, there were no changes to the building envelope or footprint. The
following changes were made; please refer to the applicant's attached response letter for a detailed description
of all changes:
Front (East) Elevation:
- board and batten gable replaced with painted horizontal siding;
- window trim has been simplified;
- front door has been revised with a different taller door and no transom;
- stone veneer has been removed;
- front porch columns have been simplified.
• Right (North) Elevation:
- board and batten gable treatment replaced with painted horizontal siding;
- window trim has been simplified;
- stone veneer has been removed;
- windows in the upper gable have been modified.
• Rear (West) Elevation:
- board and batten gable treatment replaced with painted horizontal siding;
- window trim has been simplified.
Left (South) Elevation:
- side deck and ramp have been removed;
- window trim has been simplified;
-"belly band" added at second floor line;
- trellis has been replaced with small side porch; and
- windows have been modified for more consistency.
Per the design reviewer's recommendation, he states that the project has been improved since the first
Commission review. He initially felt that the design proposed had too much going on for a relatively small
structure. Simplification would be the key to creating a subtle change to the neighborhood. Using the Planning
Commission's comments as a starting point, he thinks the design has achieved that.
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The design reviewer's direction to the applicant was to simplify the design, which he felt was too busy. The
revisions to the South (left) Elevation have been greatly improved with the addition of the belly band,
replacement of the trellis with a roof, and especially the window revisions. The design review consultant feels
that now using the horizontal siding in the gables, instead of the board and batten, softens the design nicely,
grounding the house rather than adding a verticality to it that doesn't seem to fit as well. He feels that the newly
proposed window trim isn't actually simpler, just quieter and more sophisticated. While this was not mentioned by
the Planning Commission, the design reviewer felt that the stone wainscot at the front was unnecessary and that
it further complicates what the house is trying to be. He recommended that the applicant consider removing the
stone veneer, and without it, feels the house is even calmer, which is better in a tight knit neighborhood.
Furthermore, he notes that stone wainscots tend to be a manufactured stone such as Eldorado, and end up
cheapening the house rather than improving it. Overall, with the changes made in response to the Planning
Commission's comments and the additional changes recommended by the design reviewer for cohesiveness, he
can support the project as now proposed.
Design Review Study Meeting: At the Planning Commission Design Review Study Meeting on February 28,
2022, the Commission had several concerns/suggestions regarding this 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 February 28, 2022 Planning Commission Minutes).
The following is a summary of the Commission's main concerns:
• Front Elevation shows pre-fabricated columns, appear to be vinyl - either change to wood or fiberglass;
• Windows on second floor, north elevation are not shown on the floor plan (bathroom number two) and
they appear to be too small with not much glazing - revisit size of windows;
• South Elevation needs work - issue with scale and blank wall on South side; south patio door at
landing has a blank wall - consider adding a roof eave over the door to break up that elevation;
• Consider extending the roof over bathroom number one at the back of the patio door to help with the
scale;
• Window sizes seem too big — please revisit window and door sizes and proportions;
• Window pattern seems different in the renderings please be consistent; and
• Verify window trim sizes (new or existing) - window trim looks out of place - existing trim may be very
small, please look at refining this trim detail.
The applicant submitted a response letter (see attachments) and revised plans, date stamped March 4, 2022 to
address the Planning Commission's concerns. In summary the following changes were made, but please refer to
the applicant's attached response letter for a full detail of all changes:
• Front columns changed to fiberglass;
• North Elevation — bathroom #2 windows increased in size (glazing);
• Window proportions revised;
• South Elevation — window added to the guest bedroom (1 St floor) and wood trellis added above window
and patio door; and
• Window trim sizes revised (increased).
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:
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.
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Suggested Findings for Design Review: That the architectural style, mass and bulk of the proposed addition
has been designed to be integrated into the existing structure and to be compatible with the character of the
neighborhood; that the architectural elements of the proposed structure are placed so that the structure respects
the interface with the structures on adjacent properties; and that the proposed materials include upgrades to the
existing materials with stucco, fiberglass columns, wood garage door, fiber cement ship lap siding at the gables,
wood trim around the aluminum clad wood windows, wood guardrails, wood decorative knee braces, and
composition shingles. For these reasons, 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. At the public hearing the
following conditions should be considered:
that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Division date stamped
May 12, 2022, sheets GO, A1.0 through A4.0, and site survey sheet;
2. that the existing nonconforming wall and foundation, located within the left side setback at 3'-3" where
5'-0" is required per code and measuring 21'-0" in length, shall not be removed during construction; if any
wall studs or foundation, or both, along the existing nonconforming length are removed during
construction, either an application for a Side Setback Variance will be required to replace the wall at the
same location or an application for a Design Review Amendment will be required showing compliance
with current setback requirements;
3. that the existing nonconforming wall and foundation, located within the front setback (garage wall) at
15'-3" where 35'-0" is required per code for a two-car attached garage and measuring 18'-0" in length,
shall not be removed during construction; if any wall studs or foundation, or both, along the existing
nonconforming length are removed during construction, either an application for a Front Setback
Variance will be required to replace the wall at the same location or an application for a Design Review
Amendment will be required showing compliance with current setback requirements;
4. 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 staffl;
5. 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;
6. 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;
7. 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;
8. 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;
9. 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
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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;
10. 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;
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;
12. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and Uniform Fire Codes, in
effect at 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:
13. that prior to scheduling the framing inspection the applicant shall provide a certification by the project
architect or residential designer, or another architect or residential design professional, that
demonstrates that the project falls at or below the maximum approved floor area ratio for the property;
14. 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;
15. 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
16. 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.
Catherine Keylon
Senior Planner
c. Qing Gan, applicant and architect
Michael Liu, property owner
Attachments:
March 14, 2022 Planning Commission Minutes
Applicant's Response Letter, dated May 17, 2022
Design Reviewer's Recommendation (Design Review Memo), dated May 16, 2022
February 28, 2022 Planning Commission Minutes
Applicant's Response Letter, dated March 4, 2022
Application to the Planning Commission
Planning Commission Resolution (Proposed)
Notice of Public Hearing — Mailed May 13, 2022
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e. 1928 Devereux Drive, zoned R-1 - Application for Design Review for a second story
addition to an existing single-unit dwelling. The project is Categorically Exempt from
review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15301
(e)(2) of the CEQA Guidelines. (Michael Liu, applicant and property owner; Qing Gan,
architect) (106 noticed) Staff Contact: Catherine Keylon
All Commissioners have visited the project site. Senior Planner Keylon provided an overview of the staff
report.
Chair Schmid opened the public hearing.
Oliver Qing Gan, designer, represenfed the applicant and answered questions about the application.
Public Comments:
> There were no public comments.
Chair Schmid closed the public hearing.
Commission Discussion/Direction:
> Correct drafting errors. Drawings should indicate thaf the French doors are sliding doors and the deck
is existing to remain.
> The front door is very odd given the rest of the house. The house is leaning towards a modernist
direction, but the front door is a Dutch door design with a solid panel and glazing. That design element
needs rethinking. It seems very out of place on the facade. The general theme is similar to the last project
where we need to see some sense of credibility with whaf is being proposed.
> The wood handrail doesn't work and it would look like it was a temporary retrofit if iYs built the way iYs
proposed. It certainly wouldn't sustain a 200 pound lateral force which is required by code.
> The addition of the window is fine, but there's no reason it shouldn't be the same as the two windows
adjacent to it. The answers were rationalizations and there's no real reason for changing it.
> The trellis is an interesting idea but that entire area just doesn't hang together. It feels it was just
crammed in there as a response to the plan check comments and I don't think it works.
> The 2" x 4" window trim may work, but it doesn't fee/ like it's fhere yef.
> I appreciate the changes that were made in response to the comments, the windows upstairs and
bathroom windows for example, but 1 don't have a whole lot of con�dence in what I'm seeing right now
largely because it just doesn't hang together. It fee/s like a patch work. Had I known we were going to end
up here tonight, I would have suggested that this be referred to a design review consultant then. 1'm
hesitant to do it now, but it needs more work.
> 1 agree with my fellow commissioner on this. In a lot of ways when 1 look at the elevations and squint,
1 like a lot of the window pattern. They're not oversized and fhey're nof wrong; there are a lot of nice things
going on in terms of scale. But I'm a little concerned with the trims because if you held some of those
trims up against the existing house and tried to put together a vocaBu/ary thaf works, what I'm seeing
mighf be chal/enging for somebody. I wish 1 was feeling more confident that what we're looking at to
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approve could be built that way and we would all be happy at the end. So, I'd like to feel more confident as
well. A frellis is a starf in fhat area, but it doesn't quite go far enough. IYs just an eyebrow when there
needs to be something a litt/e bit more substantial in that corner. In a way it looks good in elevation, but 1
don't think it's going to reflect that way when I look af if three-dimensionally and what it does to make that
corner any better. There's an opportunity to make the deck a little nicer, if needs a little bit more to it.
Overall, iYs going in the right direction, but there is some room for it to get better and it would be time well
spent so fhaf what we approve can be executed and everybody knows what fheyre going to get.
> 1 agree with my fellow commissioners. I do think this would be a great candidate for a design review
consultant. 1 know that they've done a really nice job in trying to tie it all together, but 1 feel that having
somebody to help them out to finish the project would be beneficial and might get them just over fhat
hurdle instead of having them come back.
> I feel compelled to give an example of the challenge that we face above and beyond the wood
handrail. If you look at the trellis end shape at the south elevation, you can see the same trellis end shape
when you're looking at the west elevation. IYs unclear if one is stacked on top of another, that's what lm
seeing, maybe it makes more sense than f think it does. I now see how it's proposed to work. I was /ost
to how it could be built, but it looks like if can be built. One of fhe reasons I said it is a mess is if you
look at the west elevation, I would expect that frellis to pickup on some line of the building but nothing is
lining up there, nothing seems to be associated with anything else. That's the problem, fhe proposed
project doesn't seem to be reflecting the other things going on in the house. One place doesn't reflect
what's going on in anofher place in an incredible way. lYs very strange.
> In response to what my fellow commissioner was saying, we've spent a considerable amount of time
on this projecf now in two meetings. I'm not clear if the applicant is understanding all of the changes
cohesively to pull everything together. Enough commentary has been provided to assist them, but since
the design review consultant fee is a part of the fees paid for the design review, for expediency and
consistency of design, it would be a good idea to run it through a design review consultant to work with
this applicant to c/ean up the design, make it cohesive and make it make sense so we will be ready fo
approve and move it forward the next time we review this project.
> It seems that might be a good motion we can get behind. 1 don't look at it as a punishment, but us
trying to find the best way forward to help the applicant get to the endgame and for all of us to be satisfied
fhat our direction is understood.
> IYs just to expedite the process for the applicant. It doesn't need a lot of time from the design review
consultant and it would tie the whole project together quickly for fhem to get them through the system a
little bit quicker.
Commissioner Comaroto made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Tse, to refer the
application to a design review consultant. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Comaroto, Tse, Gaul, Loftis, Schmid, and Pfaff
Absent: 1 - Terrones
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1928 DEVEREUX DRIVE-SINGLY FAMILY HOUSE MAJOR REMODEL
2nd DESIGN REVIEW STUDY MEETING (March 14, 2022)
PLAN REVIEW COMMENT RESPONSE:
May 17, 2022
This round of revision is under the instruction of the Design Review Consultant.
GENERAL:
• Per comment, all window and door trims have been simplified. All trims shall be 1x4 wood trim boards.
• All gable wall siding has been changed from panel and batten siding to ship lap siding to increase
horizontal lines.
EAST ELEVATION (FRONT):
• Per comment, the entry door has been revised to be a simple panel door with a side light.
• To simplify this elevation, the stone veneer base has been removed. The entry porch columns have been
revised by removing the pedestals and the moldings.
NORTH ELEVATION (RIGHT):
• Per comment, the layout of the 2"d story shared bathroom is revised so to have a regular window (instead
of high window) centered with the gable.
WEST ELEVATION (REAR):
• See the revisions on South Elevation.
SOUTH ELEVATION (LEFT):
• Per comment, the entry door on the floor plan has been change to French doors to match south elevation.
• The layout of the master bathroom on the 2"d floor has been changed so to have a big regular window on
the south wall.
• Per comment, the window on the ground floor next to the entry door has been change to have the same
size as the two windows on the left.
• Per comment, the existing wood deck, ramp, and wood handrails shall be removed and replaced with a
new concrete steps and concrete patio.
• Per comment, to separate the ground floor and 2"d floor to break down the scale, the previously proposed
trellis is replaced with a covered porch. The new porch has 9' plate height to align with the ground floor roof
on the west elevation. The porch column is the same as the columns of the main entry porch. A new belly
band has been added right at the floor line to furth separate the two stories.
Please notice that there is no building footprint change at this round of revision.
REALLY APPRCIATE THE HELP FROM THE DESIGN REVIEW CONSULTANT, RANDY GRANGE.
Sincerely Yours,
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Qing Gan (architect of this project)
Design Review Memo
City of Burlingame
Date: May 16, 2022
Planning Commission
City of Burlingame
501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, CA 94010
Re: 1928 Devereux
Architect: Qing Gan
Planner: Catherine Keylon
I have received and reviewed the latest plans (3-1-2022) submitted to the Planning
Commission for 1928 Devereux. I listened to the Planning Commission's comments in
the meeting video. I met with the owner, Architect, and Planner at City Hall to discuss
the Planning Commission's comments. Per our suggestions, the designer made
revisions and we reviewed one interim design in between our first meeting and the
current plans (5-12-2022). Following is a comparison between the original design, and
the current design.
Revisions to original design:
Floor Plans:
Side deck and ramp have been removed.
Front (East) elevation:
• The board and batten gable treatment has been replaced with
painted horizontal siding.
• The window trim has been simplified.
• The front door has been revised with a different taller door
and no transom.
• The stone veneer has been removed.
• The front porch columns have been simplified.
Right (North) elevation:
• The board and batten gable treatment has been replaced with
painted horizontal siding.
• The window trim has been simplified.
• The stone veneer has been removed.
• The windows in the upper gable have been modified.
Rear (West) elevation:
• The board and batten gable treatment has been replaced with
painted horizontal siding.
• The window trim has been simplified.
Left (South) elevation:
• The window trim has been simplified.
• The existing deck and ramp have been removed.
• A"belly band" has been added at the second floor line.
� The trellis has been replaced with a small side porch.
• The windows have been modified for more consistency.
DESIGN GUIDELINES:
1. Compatibility of the Architectural Style with that of the Existing
Neighborhood.
There are a variety of houses on this block. The style of this house is generally
traditional, and the proposed design should be compatible. The massing is
respectful of the neighboring properties.
2. Respect for Parking and Garage Patterns in the Neighborhood
The proposed attached garage is "existing to remain" and consistent with the
neighborhood.
3. Architectural Style, Mass 8� Bulk of the Structure:
The revisions made to the initial proposal have improved the architectural style of
the project. The architectural style is more consistent. Proposed changes, such
as the new simplified material pallet, softens the mass.
4. Interface of the Proposed Structure with the Adjacent Structures to
Each Side:
The proposed house will interface reasonably well with its neighbors; similar to
others in the area. The new second floor is set well back from the sides of the
house and well past the daylight envelope.
5. Landscaping and its proportion to the Mass and Bulk of Structural
Components:
The proposed landscaping is essentially the same as the existing landscaping.
SUMMARY
The project has been improved since we first saw it. My first impression of the design
proposal was that there was perhaps, too much going on for a relatively small structure.
Simplification would be the key to creating a subtle change to the neighborhood. Using
the Planning Commission's comments as a jumping off point, I think the design has
achieved that. The left (South) elevation really benefits from the addition of the belly
band, replacement of the trellis with a roof, and especially the window revisions. In my
opinion, using horizontal siding in the gables instead of the board and batten softens the
design nicely, grounding the house rather than adding a verticality to it that doesn't
seem to fit as well. The newly proposed window trim isn't actually simpler, just quieter
and more sophisticated. Although not mentioned by the Planning Commission, I feel that
the stone wainscot is unnecessary; It further complicates what the house is trying to be.
Without it, the house is even calmer, which is better in a tight knit neighborhood.
Furthermore, these stone wainscots tend to wind up being a manufactured stone such
as Eldorado, and end up cheapening the house rather than improving it. With all that
said, I can support the project as now proposed.
Sincerely
Randy Grange, AIA LEED AP
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BURLINGAME CITY HALL
501 PRIMROSE ROAD
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
Monday, February 28, 2022 7:00 PM Online
d. 1928 Devereux Drive, zoned R-1 - Application for Design Review for second story
addition to an existing single-unit dwelling. (Michael Liu, applicant and property owner;
Qing Gan, architect) (106 noticed) Staff Contact: Catherine Keylon
Aetachmenrs: 1928 Devereux Dr - Staff Report
1928 Devereux Dr - Attachments
1928 Devereux Dr - Plans
All Commissioners have visited fhe project site. Community Development Director Gardiner provided an
overview of fhe staff report.
Chair Schmid opened the public hearing.
Oliver Gan, designer and Michael Liu, property owner, represented the applicant and answered questions
about the application.
Public Comments:
> There were no public comments.
Chair Schmid closed the public hearing.
Commission Discussion/Direction:
> Provide spec sheet of the pre-fabricated vinyl column proposed at the front e/evation.
> Concerned about the north elevation bathroom window size because it does not provide enough
g/azing and may not be commercially availab/e. Encourage to revisiting with the owner.
> South elevation is a tall blank wall without a lot of sca/e. Consider adding anofher window or extend a
portion of the roof of the garage to create a covered porch over the patio door.
> Struggling with the window sizes, they seem big. The vinyl column wraps are not going to be a good
solution, consider using fiberglass or wood column.
> Rea/ly appreciate the montage of photographs that were provided, it is remarkab/y helpful to see the
buildings next fo each other and give an overview of what we are looking at.
> The window trims are quite bizarre, not sure if these are existing or proposed solution for the projecf.
> The west and front elevation seemed very well composed, everything is in proportion with each other,
although some of the windows are quite large. The north elevafion is also ok. The south elevation seems
lost like it isn't part of the same building. This fa�ade needs to be revisited. The solution my fellow
commissioner pointed out is a good one but it seems to me that it has to be more than that. There are a
lot of good fhings in this p�oject, it is c/ose.
> 1 agree with my fellow commissioners, the south e/evafion needs some work and the small window
needs to be addressed.
> The windows are fhe big issue. Structurally, they will not work. They all seem squished underneath the
double top plate of the top floor and you need some room for a header. Suggest speaking with an engineer
or a contractor abouf how those could be built. The windows on the top floor seem out of scale. The patio
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door on the south elevation can be lowered. The sizes of the windows and the doors need to be looked at.
The project can be moved forward because it is proportioned well and it fits the neighborhood but there
are some scale issues with some of the elements mentioned.
> Looking at the existing trim on the photos, it actually is quite a bit smaller which is more typical of a
Ray Park home in that area. It probably is a 2" trim whereas the drawing is showing a 4" trim. It is
definitely going up in scale and everything is a little bulked up. There are some opportunities for
refinement.
Commissioner Loftis made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Terrones, to place the item on
the Regular Action Calendar when plans have been revised as directed. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 6- Terrones, Tse, Gaul, Loftis, Schmid, and Pfaff
Absent: 1 - Comaroto
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1928 DEVEREUX DRIVE-SINGLY FAMILY HOUSE MAJOR REMODEL
March 02, 2022
DESIGN REVIEW STUDY MEETING PLAN REVIEW COMMENT RESPONSE:
• Front elevation shows pre-fabricated columns, appear to be vinyl, either change to word or fiberglass;
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too small with not much glazing revisit size of window;
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the t�n�r� ��indows hi�her, ha��e i�nort, �,i����nz, a� e��, and have better proportion. Please see north elevation on
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• South elevation patio door at landing has a blank wall - consider adding a roof eave over the door to
break up that elevation;
�� -���, :�� ��� �; �:re� ext�� ior wall o�f the hallway to tl�ie Gues't Bedroom. Also add a wood irellis above
this winciov✓ and tiie patio door to partially separate the two stories and also provide shading. The length of
the trellis matches the length of the existing deck. The fenestration of the guest room has been changed.
There are two windows on the south exterior wall of the guest room. This way can fill the blanl< wall and
break down the scalc of i�fie sout!� ��. ���io��. Please e� �! i�r �o�,t��. F�Jevation on shr�el ��4 �ind :�: .�, � �; �� �:'.
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• Consider extending the roof over bathroom number one at the back of the patio door it will help with
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• Window sizes seem to big — please revisit window and door sizes and proportions;
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• South elevation needs a lot of work, west and front elevation are well composed and elevation on the
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• Verify window trim sizes existing trim maybe very small or 2 inch new trim at 4 inch please look at
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Please notice that there are no building footprint change at this round of revision.
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CITY OF BURLINGAME
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BURLINGAME COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT—PLANNING DIVISION
501 PRIMROSE ROAD, 2ND FLOOR, BURLINGAME, CA 94010-3997
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PROJECT ADDRESS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL # IAPNI ZONING
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This project is a single-family home major remodel. Re-Iayout the ground floor and have a new entry. Add 2nd floor
including a master suite. No round floor perimeter chan e No radin change. No baCkyard landscape chan e
and no trees are proposed to be removed.
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PROPERTY OWNER NAME APPLICANT?
(408) 896-2988
PHONE
Qing Gan
ARCHITECTIDESIGNER APPLICANT?
(408) 480-6989
PHONE
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BURLINGAME BUSINESS LICENSE #
1928 Devereux Drive, Burlingame, CA 94010
ADDRESS
mike858@yahoo.com
E-MAIL
4973 Rio Vista Avenue, San Jose, CA 95129
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gan.architects@gmail.com
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❑ HILLSIDE AREA CONSTRUCTION PERMIT
❑ MINOR MODIFICATION
❑ SPECIAL PERMIT (SP)
❑ VARIANCE (VAR)
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RESOLUTION APPROVING CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION AND DESIGN REVIEW
RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame that:
WHEREAS, a Categorical Exemption has been prepared and application has been made for Desi n
Review for a first and second story addition to an existinq sinqle-unit dwellinq at 1928 Devereux Drive,
Zoned R-1, Michael and Jiny Liu, propertv owners, APN: 025-122-270;
WHEREAS, said matters were heard by the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame on May 23,
2022, 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 15301(e)(2), which states that additions to existing
structures are exempt from environmental review, provided the addition will not result in an
increase of more than 10,000 SF in areas where all public services and facilities are available
and the area in which the project is located is not environmentally sensitive, is hereby approved.
2. Said Design Review is approved subject to the conditions set forth in Exhibit "A" attached
hereto. Findings for such Design Review 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.
Chairperson
I, , Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of
hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was introduced and adopted at a regula
Planning Commission held on the 23�d dav of May, 2022 by the
Burlingame, do
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following vote:
Secretary
EXHIBIT "A"
Conditions of Approval for Categorical Exemption and Design Review
1928 Devereux Drive
Effective June 2, 2022
Page 1
that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Division date
stamped May 12, 2022, sheets GO, A1.0 through A4.0, and site survey sheet;
2. that the existing nonconforming wall and foundation, located within the left side setback at 3'-
3" where 5'-0" is required per code and measuring 21'-0" in length, shall not be removed
during construction; if any wall studs or foundation, or both, along the existing nonconforming
length are removed during construction, either an application for a Side Setback Variance will
be required to replace the wall at the same location or an application for a Design Review
Amendment will be required showing compliance with current setback requirements;
3. that the existing nonconforming wall and foundation, located within the front setback (garage
wall) at 15'-3" where 35'-0" is required per code for a two-car attached garage and
measuring 18'-0" in length, shall not be removed during construction; if any wall studs or
foundation, or both, along the existing nonconforming length are removed during
construction, either an application for a Front Setback Variance will be required to replace the
wall at the same location or an application for a Design Review Amendment will be required
showing compliance with current setback requirements;
4. 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 fl;
5. 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;
6. 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;
7. 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;
8. 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;
9. 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;
EXHIBIT "A"
Conditions of Approval for Categorical Exemption and Design Review
1928 Devereux Drive
Effective June 2, 2022
10. 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;
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;
12. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and Uniform Fire
Codes, in effect at 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:
13. that prior to scheduling the framing inspection the applicant shall provide a certification by the
project architect or residential designer, or another architect or residential design
professional, that demonstrates that the project falls at or below the maximum approved floor
area ratio for the property;
14. 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;
15. 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
16. 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.
�CITY Of BURLINGAME
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
BURLINGAME 501 PRIMROSE ROAD
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
PH:(650)558-7250
www.burlingame.org
Project Site: 1928 Devereux Drive, zoned R-1
The City of Burlingame Planning Commission announces the
following virtual public hearing via Zoom on Monday,
May 23, 2022 at 7:00 P.M. You may access the meeting online
at www.zoom.usuoin or by phone ai
(346)148-7799:
MeetinglD: 836 1165 2905 Passcode: 492121
Description: Applicaiion for Design Review for a first and
setond story addition to an existing single-unit dwelling.
Members of 1he public may provide written comments by email
to: publiccommentCC�burlingame.org.
Mailed: May 13, 2022
(Please refer to other sideJ
PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE
Citv of Burlin4ame - Public Hearing Notice
If you have any questions about this application or would like to schedule an
appointment to view a hard copy of the application and plans, please send an email to
planninsdeptCc�burlingame.org or call (650) 558-7250.
Individuals who require special assistance or a disability-related modification or
accommodation to participate in this meeting, or who have a disability and wish to
request an alternative format for the agenda, meeting notice, agenda packet or other
writings that may be distributed, should contact the Planning Division at
planningdeptC�burlin�ame.or� or (650) 558-7250 by 10 am on the day of the meeting.
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 prior to the public hearing.
Property owners who receive this notice are responsible for informing their tenants
about this notice.
Kevin Gardiner, AICP
Community Development Director (Please refer to other side)
1928 Devereux Drive
300' noticing
APN #: 025-212-270
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City of Burlingame
Design Review
Item No. 8e
Regular Action Item
Address: 1928 Devereux Drive Meeting Date: March 14, 2022
Request: Application for Design Review for a first and second story addition to an existing single-unit dwelling.
Applicant and Architect: Qing Gan APN: 025-122-270
Property Owner: Michael Liu Lot Area: 5,500 SF
General Plan: Low Density Residential Zoning: R-1
Environmental Review Status: The project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15301 {e)(2), which states that additions to existing structures
are exempt from environmental review, provided the addition will not result in an increase of more than 10,000
SF in areas where all public services and facilities are available and the area in which the project is located is not
environmentally sensitive.
Note: This application was submitted prior to January 5, 2022, the effective date of the new Zoning Ordinance,
and therefore was reviewed under the previous Zoning Code.
Project Description: The subject property is an interior lot. The existing one-story house with an attached
garage contains 1,763 SF (0.32 FAR) of floor area and has two bedrooms. The proposed project includes a
major remodel with new habitable space on the first floor that would be created by enclosing the existing covered
porch; a new entry porch would be constructed at the front of the house. The second floor addition (936 SF)
would add three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a laundry room. With the proposed project, the floor area would
increase to 2,852 SF (0.51 FAR) where 2,860 SF (0.52 FAR) is the maximum allowed (includes covered porch
exemption).
The existing front and left side garage walls are nonconforming with respect to front and left side setbacks
(15'-3" existing front setback where 15'-4" is the block average and 3'-0" existing left side setback where 5'-0" is
the minimum required). The nonconforming areas would not be modified as part of this project. The new
construction proposed along the right side and front of the house (towards right side) would comply with the
required setbacks.
With this application, the number of potential bedrooms would increase from two to four. Two parking spaces,
one of which must be covered, are required on site. The existing attached garage (17'-6" x 20'-0" clear interior
dimensions) provides one covered parking space; one uncovered space (9' x 20') is provided in the driveway.
Therefore, the project is in compliance with off-street parking requirements. All other Zoning Code requirements
have been met. The applicant is requesting the following application:
■ Design Review for a first and second story addition to an existing single-unit dwelling (C.S.
25.57.010 (a) (2)). _
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Design Review
1928 Devereux Drive
1928 Devereux Drive
Lot Size: 5,500 SF Plans date stam ed: March 4, 2022
EXISTING PROPOSED ALLOWED/REQ'D
SETBACKS
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Front (15t flr): 21'-6" 16'-5" (to new porch) ; 15'-4" (block average)
�Znd flr): N/A 26'-7" 20'-0„
(attached garage): 15'-3"' No change 35'-0"
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Side (left): 3'-0"' No change 5'-0"
(right): 5'-2" No change 5'-0"
Rear (15t flr): 31'-3" No change (deck <30") 15'-0"
�2nd flr): N/A 29'-3" 20'-0"
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Lot Coverage: 1,907 SF 1,977 SF 2,200 SF
34.6% 35.9% 40%
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FAR: 1,763 SF 2,852 SF 2,860 SF 2
0.32 FAR 0.51 FAR 0.52 FAR
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# of bedrooms: 2 4 ---
Off-Street Parking: 1 covered 1 covered
(17'-6" x 20'-0") No change (10' x 20')
1 uncovered 1 uncovered
(9' x 20') (9' x 20')
Building Height: 17'-7" 26'-8" 30'-0"
DH Envelope: Not applicable complies C.S. 25.26.075(b)(2)
' Existing nonconforming front and left side setbacks to be retained; if removed durinq construction will need
to complv with current setback reauirements or apply for Variances
2 (0.32 x 5,500 SF) + 1,100 SF = 2,860 SF (0.52 FAR)
The revised plans, date stamped March 4, 2022, have no changes that affect the development standards listed
in the above table.
Staff Comments: None.
Summary of Proposed Exterior Materials:
• Windows: aluminum clad wood with simulate true divided lites
• Doors: wood garage door
• Siding: stucco with fiber cement panel and batten at gables
• Roof.• composition shingles
• Ofher: wood knee braces; 2x6 wood trim around windows
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Design Review 1928 Devereux Drive
Design Review Study Meeting: At the Planning Commission Design Review Study Meeting on February 28,
2022, the Commission had several concerns/suggestions regarding this 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 February 28, 2022 Planning Commission Minutes).
The following is a summary of the Commission's main concerns:
• Front Elevation shows pre-fabricated columns, appear to be vinyl - either change to wood or fiberglass;
• Windows on second floor, north elevation are not shown on the floor plan (bathroom number two) and
they appear to be too small with not much glazing - revisit size of windows;
• South Elevation needs work - issue with scale and blank wall on South side; south patio door at
landing has a blank wall - consider adding a roof eave over the door to break up that elevation;
• Consider extending the roof over bathroom number one at the back of the patio door to help with the
scale;
• Window sizes seem too big — please revisit window and door sizes and proportions;
• Window pattern seems different in the renderings please be consistent; and
• Verify window trim sizes (new or existing) - window trim looks out of place - existing trim may be very
small, please look at refining this trim detail.
The applicant submitted a response letter (see attachments) and revised plans, date stamped March 4, 2022 to
address the Planning Commission's concerns. In summary the following changes were made, but please referto
the applicanYs attached response letter for a full detail of all changes:
• Front columns changed to fiberglass;
• North Elevation — bathroom #2 windows increased in size (glazing);
• Window proportions revised;
• South Elevation — window added to the guest bedroom (1 St floor) and wood trellis added above window
and patio door; and
• Window trim sizes revised (increased).
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:
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.
SuggesfedFindings forDesign Review: That the architectural style, mass and bulk of the proposed addition
has been designed to be integrated into the existing structure and to be compatible with the character of the
neighborhood; that the architectural elements of the proposed structure are placed so that the structure respects
the interface with the structures on adjacent properties; and that the proposed materials include upgrades to the
existing materials with brick veneer, fiberglass columns, wood garage door, fiber cement panels and batten,
aluminum clad wood windows, and composition shingles. For these reasons, 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. At the public hearing the
following conditions should be considered:
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that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Division date stamped
March 4, 2022, sheets GO, A1.0 through A4.0, and site survey sheet;
2. that the existing nonconforming wall and foundation, located within the left side setback at 3'-0" where 5'-
0" is required per code and measuring 21'-0" in length, shall not be removed during construction; if any
wall studs or foundation, or both, along the existing nonconforming length are removed during
construction, either an application for a Side Setback Variance will be required to replace the wall at the
same location or an application for a Design Review Amendment will be required showing compliance
with current setback requirements;
3. that the existing nonconforming wall and foundation, located within the front setback (garage wall) at 15'-
3" where 35'-0" is required per code for a two-car attached garage and measuring 18'-0" in length, shall
not be removed during construction; if any wall studs or foundation, or both, along the existing
nonconforming length are removed during construction, either an application for a Front Setback
Variance will be required to replace the wall at the same location or an application for a Design Review
Amendment will be required showing compliance with current setback requirements;
4. 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�;
5. 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;
6. 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;
7. 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;
8. 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;
9. 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;
10. 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;
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;
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12. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and Uniform Fire Codes, in
effect at time of building permit submittal, as amended by the City of Burlingame;
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE MET DURING THE BUILDING INSP�CTION PROCESS PRIOR
TO THE INSPECTIONS NOTED IN EACH CONDITION:
13. that prior to scheduling the framing inspection the applicant shall provide a certification by the project
architect or residential designer, or another architect or residential design professional, that
demonstrates that the project falls at or below the maximum approved floor area ratio for the property;
14. 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;
15. 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
16. 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.
Catherine Keylon
Senior Planner
c. Qing Gan, applicant and architect
Michael Liu, prope�ty owner
Attachments:
February 28, 2022 Planning Commission Minutes
Applicant's Response Letter, dated March 4, 2022
Application to the Planning Commission
Planning Commission Resolution (Proposed)
Notice of Public Hearing — Mailed March 4, 2022
Area Map
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RESOLUTION APPROVING CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION AND DESIGN REVIEW
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 for a first and second story addition to an existing sinctle-unit dwellinq at 1928 Devereux Drive,
Zoned R-1, Michael and Jinq Liu, propertv owners, APN: 025-122-270;
WHEREAS, said matters were heard by the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame on March
14, 2022, 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 15301(e)(2), which states that additions to existing
structures are exempt from environmental review, provided the addition will not result in an
increase of more than 10,000 SF in areas where all public services and facilities are available
and the area in which the project is located is not environmentally sensitive, is hereby approved.
2. Said Design Review is
hereto. Findings for such
of said meeting.
approved subject to the conditions set forth in Exhibit "A" attached
Design Review are set forth in the staff report, minutes, and recording
3. It is further directed that a certified copy of this resolution be recorded in the official records of
the County of San Mateo.
Chairperson
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 14th dav of March, 2022 by the following vote:
Secretary
EXHIBIT "A"
Conditions of Approval for Categorical Exemption and Design Review
1928 Devereux Drive
Effective March 24, 2022
Page 1
that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Division date
stamped March 4, 2022, sheets GO, A1.0 through A4.0, and site survey sheet;
2. that the existing nonconforming wall and foundation, located within the left side setback at 3'-
0" where 5'-0" is required per code and measuring 21'-0" in length, shall not be removed
during construction; if any wall studs or foundation, or both, along the existing nonconforming
length are removed during construction, either an application for a Side Setback Variance will
be required to replace the wall at the same location or an application for a Design Review
Amendment will be required showing compliance with current setback requirements;
3. that the existing nonconforming wall and foundation, located within the front setback (garage
wall) at 15'-3" where 35'-0" is required per code for a two-car attached garage and measuring
18'-0" in length, shall not be removed during construction; if any wall studs or foundation, or
both, along the existing nonconforming length are removed during construction, either an
application for a Front Setback Variance will be required to replace the wall at the same
location or an application for a Design Review Amendment will be required showing
compliance with current setback requirements;
4. 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 fl;
5. 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;
6. 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;
7. 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;
8. 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;
9. 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;
EXHIBIT "A"
Conditions of Approval for Categorical Exemption and Design Review
1928 Devereux Drive
Effective March 24, 2022
10. 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;
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;
12. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and Uniform Fire
Codes, in effect at 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:
13. that prior to scheduling the framing inspection the applicant shall provide a certification by the
project architect or residential designer, or another architect or residential design
professional, that demonstrates that the project falls at or below the maximum approved floor
area ratio for the property;
14. 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;
15. 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
16. 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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Item No. 9d
Design Review Study
City of Burlingame
Design Review
Address: 1928 Devereux Drive Meeting Date: February 28, 2022
Request: Application for Design Review for a first and second story addition to an existing single-unit dwelling.
Applicant and Architect: Qing Gan APN: 025-122-270
Property Owner: Michael Liu Lot Area: 5,500 SF
General Plan: Low Density Residential Zoning: R-1
Note: This application was submitted prior to January 5, 2022, the effective date of the new Zoning Ordinance,
and therefore was reviewed under the previous Zoning Code.
Project Description: The subject property is an interior lot. The existing one-story house with an attached
garage contains 1,763 SF (0.32 FAR) of floor area and has two bedrooms. The proposed project includes a
major remodel with new habitable space on the first floor that would be created by enclosing the existing covered
porch; a new entry porch would be constructed at the front of the house. The second floor addition (936 SF)
would add three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a laundry room. With the proposed project, the floor area would
increase to 2,852 SF (0.51 FAR) where 2,860 SF (0.52 FAR) is the maximum allowed.
The existing front and left side garage walls are nonconforming with respect to front and left side setbacks (15'-
3" existing front setback where 15'-4" is the block average and 3'-0" existing left side setback where 5'-0" is the
minimum required). The nonconforming areas would not be modified as part of this project. The new
construction proposed along the right side and front of the house (towards right side) would comply with the
required setbacks.
With this application, the number of potential bedrooms would increase from two to four. Two parking spaces,
one of which must be covered, are required on site. The existing attached garage (17'-6" x 20'-0" clear interior
dimensions) provides one covered parking space; one uncovered space (9' x 20') is provided in the driveway.
Therefore, the project is in compliance with off-street parking requirements. All otherZoning Code requirements
have been met. The applicant is requesting the following application:
■ Design Review for a first and second story addition to an existing single-unit dwelling (C.S.
25.57.010 (a) (2)).
1928 Devereux Drive
Lot Size: 5.500 SF Plans date stamped: February 15, 2022
EXISTING
SETBACKS
Front (15� flr):
/Znd fIP�:
(aftached garage):
Side (left):
(right):
21'-6"
N/A
15'-3"'
PROPOSED
16'-5" (to new porch)
26'-7"
No change
ALLOWED/REQ'D
15'-4" (block average)
20'-0"
35'-0"
3'-0" '
5'-2"
No change
No change
5'-0"
5'-0"
' Existing nonconforming front and left side setbacks to be retained; if removed durinp construction will need
to comqlv with current setback requirements or applv for Variances.
Design Review 1928 Devereux Drive
1928 Devereux Drive
Lot Size: 5,500 SF Plans date stam ed: Februa 15, 2022
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EXISTING PROPOSED ; ALLOWED/REQ'D
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Rear (1St flr): 31'-3" ; No change (deck <30") i 15'-0"
------......--------------------------------------�2"°' flr):._ ....-�---------�-----�- N/A �I 29'-3" � 20'-0„
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Lot Coverage: 1,907 SF � 1,977 SF � 2,200 SF
34.6% ! 35.9% I 40%
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FAR: 1,763 SF ; 2,852 SF ; 2,860 SF 2
0.32 FAR ! 0.51 FAR ! 0.52 FAR
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# of bedrooms: 2 ; 4 t ---
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Off-Street Parking: 1 covered i � 1 covered
(17'-6" x 20'-0") i No change j (10' x 20')
1 uncovered � 1 uncovered
(9' x 20') � � (9' x 20')
........--�--------------------�-----...__..--------------........_......--��----- ------...............__......_.......-� -...........----............ _................... �---------- ..._......__..----------..............--�---------------� �--------------------�----_.........-------------..... �--- �-� � ��-------...----
Building Height: 17'-7" � 26'-8" ; 30'-0"
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DH Envelope: Not applicable I complies � C.S. 25.26.075(b)(2)
2 (0.32 x 5,500 SF) + 1,100 SF = 2,860 SF (0.52 FAR)
Staff Comments: None.
Summary of Proposed Exterior Materials:
• Windows: aluminum clad wood with simulate true divided lites
• Doors: wood garage door
• Siding: stucco with fiber cement panel and batten at gables
• Roof: composition shingles
• Other, wood knee braces; 2x6 wood trim around windows
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:
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.
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Design Review
Catherine Keylon
Senior Planner
c. Qing Gan, applicant and architect
Michael Liu, property owner
Attachments:
Application to the Planning Commission
Notice of Public Hearing — Mailed February 18, 2022
Area Map
1928 Devereux Drive
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� ' PLANNING APPLICATION
BURLINGAME COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT—PLANNING DIVISION
501 PRIMROSE ROAD, 2ND FLOOR, BURLINGAME, CA 94010-3997
� TEL: 650.558.7250 FAX: 650.696.3790 E-MAIL: PLANNINGDEPT BURLINGAME.ORG
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Z y 1928 Devereux Drive 025212210 R-1
�` PROJECT ADDRESS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL #(APN) ZONING
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o' This project is a single-family home major remodel. Re-layout the ground floor and have a new entry. Add 2nd floor
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Michael Liu 1928 Devereux Drive, Burlingame, CA 94010
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CITY Of BURLINGAME
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
BURUNGAME 501 PRIMROSE ROAD
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
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www.burlingame.org
Project Site: 1928 Devereux Drive, zoned R-1
The City of Burlingame Planning Commission announces the
following virtual public hearing via Zoom on Monday,
February 28, 2022 at 7:00 P.M. You may actess the meeting
online at www.zoom.usfjoin or by phone at
(346) 248-7199:
Meeting ID: 8Y3 3303 5851 Passcode: 913110
Description: Application for Design Review for a first and
second stary addition to an existing single unit dwelling.
Members of the puhlic may provide written comments by email
to: publiccomment(p�burlingame.ora.
Moiled: february 1 S, 2022
(Please refer to other sideJ
PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE
Cit�of Burlinaame - Public Hearina Notice
If you have any questions about this application or would like to schedule an
appointment to view a hard copy of the application and plans, please send an email to
planningdeptC�burlin�ame.ors or call (650) 558-7250.
Individuals who require special assistance or a disability-related modification or
accommodation to participate in this meeting, or who have a disability and wish to
request an alternative format for the agenda, meeting notice, agenda packet or other
writings that may be distributed, should contact the Planning Division at
plannin�deqtC�burlinsame.or� or (650) 558-7250 by 10 am on the day of the meeting.
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 prior to the public hearing.
Property owners who receive this notice are responsible for informing their tenants
about this notice.
Kevin Gardiner, AICP
Community Development Director (Please refer to otherside)
1928 Devereux Drive
300' noticing
APN #: 025-212-270
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