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Home My WebLink About1429 Cabrillo Avenue - Staff Report� ;Ji �j. __---- P.C. 10/15/91 Item # � MEMO T0: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: PLANNER SUBJECT: PARKING VARIANCE FOR A ONE COVERED STALL 9'-8" X 19'-2" WHERE THE CODE REQUIRES 11' X 20', AT 1429 CABRILLO AVENUE, ZONED R-1 Applicant and designer, David John Rivera, and Leslie Timpe and Kathreen Johnston, property owners are requesting a parking variance for one covered stall 9'-8" X 19'-2" where the code requires 11' X 20' (C.S.25.70.020), at 1429 Cabrillo Avenue, zoned R-1. The existing single story residence with two bedrooms and one bath is proposing to add a second story addition which will create a three bedroom, family room/bedroom, two bath house (38� increase, 1,800 SF Total). The new house requires one covered and one uncovered parking spaces. The existing garage is substandard in width by 1'-4" and in length by 10". All other zoning code requirements have been met. Staff Review City staff have reviewed this application and the Chief Building Inspector noted (9/16/91 memo) that the entire structure will need to conform to current building codes. The City Engineer notes (9/16/91 memo) that all roof drainage will have to be connected to the street. Abnlicant's Letter The applicant notes in their September 12, 1991 variance applica- tion that the existing garage has been adequate to park automobiles since the garage was built with the existing house. They note that current automobiles are not 20' in length nor 9' in width and they do not see a problem continuing to use the garage for parking vehicles. Also the current driveway will provide room for two uncovered spaces where the code requires only one uncovered stall. The variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of their property to provide room for the addition of a second child. An unnecessary hardship will result with the denial of this variance. The granting of the variance will not be detrimental or injurious to the property or improvements in the neighborhood and will not impact the public health, safety, or general welfare. The proposed use of the property will be compatible with the mass bulk, and character of the existing uses in the vicinity and will compliment the General Plan. 2 Findings for a Variance In order to grant a variance the Planning Commission must find that the following conditions exist on the property (Code Section 25.54.020 a-d): (a) there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property involved that do not apply generally to property in the same district; (b) the granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right 6 the applicant, and to prevent unreasonable property loss or unnecessary hardship; (c) the granting of the application will not be detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, general welfare or convenience; (d) that the use of the property will be compatible with the aesthetics, mass, bulk and character of existing and potential uses of properties in the general vicinity. Planning Commission Action The Planning Commission should hold a public hearing. Affirmative action should include findings for the variance. Reasons for any action should be clearly stated. At the public hearing the following conditions should be considered: 1. that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submit- ted to the Planning Department and date stamped September 12, 1991 Sheets A-1, A-2, and A-3; 2. that the 9'-8" X 19'-2" area of the garage shall only be used to store vehicles; 3. that the conditions of the City Engineers September 16, 1991 memo, (all roof drainage shall be drained to the street), shall be met: and 4. that the project shall meet all Uniform Building and Uniform Fire Code requirements as amended by the City of Burlingame. Jane Gomery Planner cc: David John Rivera Leslie C. Timpe & Kathreen M. Johnston STAFF REVIEW OF APPLICATION TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION I. Project Address: 1429 Cabrillo Ave. II. Proiect Description and Permits Reguested: Parking Variance for one covered stall 9'-8" X 19'-2" where the code requires 11' X 20' (C.S.25.70.020), at 1429 Cabrillo Avenue, zoned R-l. The existing single story residence with two bedrooms and one bath is proposing to add a second story addition which will create a three bedroom, family room/bedroom, two bath house (38� increase, 1,800 SF Total). The new house requires one covered and one uncovered parking spaces. The existing garage is substandard in width by 1'-4" and in length by 10". All other zoning code requirements have been met. III. Property Identification: Assessor's Parcel Number(s): 026-052-020 County: San Mateo Lot No: 13 Block No: 47 Subdivision: Easton Addition, Burlingame No.4 Lot Size: 6,000 SF Zoning: R-1 General Plan Designation: Low Density Residential/1 to 8 Dwelling Units per Acre IV. Existinq Site Conditions and Adjacent Land Uses: Existing single story two bedroom, one bath house surrounded by single family residential houses. Adjacent land uses are zoned R-1 and have a low density residential General Plan designation. V. CE4A Status: Categorically exempt per CEQA Code Sec. 15301 Existing Facilities Class 1(e) addition to existing structures provided that the addition will not result in an increase of more than 10.000 SF and the project is in an area where all public services. and facilities are available to allow for maximum development permissible in the General Plan and the area in which the project is located is not environmentally sensitive. VI. Project Data: Proposed New Construction: 677 SF second story addition with two bedrooms, one bath and a laundry room Existing Area: 1123 SF single story tow bedroom, one bath house Proposed Percent Increase in Area: Total Front Setback: Side Yard Setback: (south side) Side Yard Setback: (north side) Rear Yard Setback: Lot Coverage: Required 15' or Avg. 4'-0" 4'-0" 15'-0" 40� 38� increase/1,800 SF Proposed 0'-0"(proposed) 22'-0"(existing) 6'-0"(proposed) 6'-0"(existing) 9'-0"(proposed) 9'-0"(existing) 56'-0"(proposed) 61'-0"(existing) 24.9% Building Height: 30' or 22 stories 30'-0" On-Site Parking Spaces: 1 covered 1 covered (11' X 20') * (9'-8" X 19'-2") 1 uncovered 1 uncovered (9' X 20' ) (9' X 20' ) * Parking variance required for substandard width and length of covered parking stall. PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF BURLING1iME CITY HALL - 501 PRIMROSE ROAC APPLICATION TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION gURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA 9401C Type of Application: Special Permit �Variance Other Project Address 1429 CABRILLO AV NUE Assessor�s Parcel Number(s) 026-052-020 APPLICANT PROPERTY OWNER Name:DAVID JOtiN RIVERA, ARCHITECT Name: LESLIE C. TIMPE & KATHREEPJ M. JOHNSTODJ Address: 1920 HILLSIDE DRIVE Address:l�q__rqRRTi i 0 AVENUE City/State/Zip BURLINGAME,CA.94010 City/State/Zip QURLINGAME, CA.94010 Telephone:(Work) (415) 344-1542 Telephone (Work) (415 476-8598 TIMF'E 415) 723-6858 JOHNSTON (Home) (415) 344-1542 (Home) (415) 342-F3737 ARCHITECT/DESIGNER Name: * DAVID JOHN RIVERA & ASSf1f.TATFC_A�r�a. Address: 1920 HILLSIDE DRIVE BURLINGAME. CA.94010 Telephone (daytime): (415) 344-1542 Please indicate with an asterisk (*� who is the contact person for this proiect. PROJECT DESCRIPTION �DDITI01� OF TWO BEDROOMS, TWO WARDROBES, TWO DECKS, A BATFIROOM, A TOILET/LAUNDRY AND A STAIR4�ELL TO AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY WOOD FRAME RESIDENCE. AFFIDAVIT/SIGNATURE: I hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the information given herein is tru d co� �iest of my knowledge and belief. �� SEPTEMEiER �11 � 1991 Applicant's Sig a ure Date I know about th� proposed /application, and hereby authorize the above applica%►�/ /� ,sul�iit/t�is application.//�� .'/ / ' n %/, ;� ��/ /> � • ! � -J/��"SEPTEMBER 11,1991 Property Own r's ignature�� Date -------------------------- OFFICE USE ONLY -f�i-------------------------- �/� Date Filed: �� Fee 2�� Receipt # �./y` � Letter(s) to applicant advising application incomplete: ' Date application accepted as complete: P.C. study meeting �date) P.C. public hearing (date) ,iS P. C. Ac t i on i �� i�v S� ' Appeal to Council? Yes No Council meeting date Council Action ''�._� ^ D A V• I D J O H N d , , ,. F . ;', c--� ��:�� ;� �};t^.� �•�1 A R C H I T E C T : `.i _—', ��:�_.;,;,_ � � ''-_;;"=.= 1920 hiliside drive SE�ptember 12, 1991 Fi' I V E R A 344 -154 2 & A 5 S O C I A T E`� A. I. A. burlinaame, ca �`o�nia 940'10 FI�iDIPyGS FOR VARIAPJCE APPLICATI.OF;�_1429 CASRILLO A4'ENUE, BL'RLIt,�At4E a, As there were r�o requirements for the size� square footage, or volume of garages when this pr��ject was constructed, th�re is no uniform size of existinq private garage in the area to compare it ta. Therefor the minimum standards r.hfch have been adolpted and are now required by the zoning ordinance are ��iscrir�inatory and come after the fact. Tfie interior dimensions of the existinq garage are 19 feEt� 2 inches l��g by 9 feet. 8 inches minir�um �nd 1� f�eet, 2 inches maximum r�i�e. 'fhis space has been adequatE to p��rk autamobiles since the garage was construct�ed. Furthermore I d�n't kno►ti� of a manufacturer of automobiles� American or forign, th�t r^a�:.es an autor�obile 20 feet long and I believe all�automobiles in the United States are limited to a maximum of 6 feet� B inches in widtho Therefor l do not see a problem with the continued use of the carage in it's present state. � b. ;he application request for a varience is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right so that we may px�and our existing t�•re bedreem, single bath ha^�e to a three bedroom, two and one half bath hor�e with a family room to provide additional space for the emminer�t arrival of our second child. �n unnecessary hardship will result from the denial of the application because the present facilities will be significantly overcrowded. c� 7he granting of the application for a varience will not be detrimental �r injurious to praperty or improvements in the vicinity and will not be detrimental to the public health� safety, general welfare or convenience because the the existing parking wiil not be impacted. We are required to provide two parking spaces on site� one covered and one open. We can presently provide one covered and two on the site which is a total of three cars or fifty percent more than is required, d. The proposed use of the property will be cpmpatible with the aesthetics. mass�bulk and character of existing and potential uses of properties in the general vicinity because it is in complience with the Master Plan of the City and many of the existing residences on the block,including ��ose o,r� ��i:t.her side of us � are two story. Also many of the single story �n'6 two stary: homes have detached garages. , CITY OF BURLINGPiME SUPPLEMENTAL TO APPLICATION TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR VARIANCE APPLICATIONS In order to approve an application for a variance, the Planning Commission is required to make findings (Code Section 25.54.020 a-dj. Please answer the following questions as they apply to your property and application request to show how the findings can be made. A letter may also be submitted if you need additional space or if you wish to provide additional information ,. for the Planning Commission to consider in their review of your � application. Please write neatly in ink or type. a. Describe the exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to your property which do not apply to other properties in the area. C�� i� �'�� b. Explain why the application request is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right and what unreasonable property loss or unnecessary hardship might result from the denial of the application. �� "��{��J �I�,�!�! c. Explain why the granting of the application will not be detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, general welfare or convenience. G�� T � ' ' �`"�C,-�'"�' �'`�.� ��'I,�� d. 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' � ��,�. . �� ' �J� ti5 � � • _ ., a �a � .� �. � p 3 `�~ �, � ", , V�• ��►�' � � ,�� ; a.- �� . �Q\ A31 . � �,.. �; �� , � � �� ,,a, � � �� '� ,�:�a: � ,. "s �. �: ; �, - �°� C,P � , ,M, � � . , , � � � , �� , ,�., �: �, � . �. i �.i, �'.. �, � . -€�ir /i� .� �`" - ... �, . i �� ' -- � � "''_.z _ � ��. , .��,< . _, . ,,,� >�: CITY OF BORLINGAME 501 PRIMROSE ROAD BIIRLINGAME, CA 94010 (415) 342-8931 NOTICE OF HEARING The CITY OF BORLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION announces the following public hearing on Tuesday, the 15th day of October, 1991, at 7:30 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, California. A copy of the application and plans may be reviewed prior to the meeting at the Planning Division at 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, California. 1429 CABRILLO AVENIIE APN: 026-052-020 APPLICATION FOR A PARRING VARIANCE FOR SIIBSTANDARD STALL LENGTH AND WIDTii TO ADD A SECOND STORY AT 1429 CABRILLO AVENUE, ZONED R- 1. 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. MARGARET MONROE CITY PLANNER October 4, 1991