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Home My WebLink About1545 Bernal Avenue - Staff Report;: ,. .- CITY OF BURLINGAME o� �.� �� ITEM TWO SPECIAL PERMITS FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURE Address: 1545 Bernal Avenue Meeting Date: 3/14/94 Request: Special permit for accessory structure windows within 10' of property line and for use of structure for recreation purposes CS 25.60.010-i, m). Applicant: Paul R. & Virginia Malone Lot Area: 9753 SF APN: 026-034-010 General Plan Designation: low density residential Adjacent Development: single family residential CEQA Btatus: Article 19. Categorically Exempt per Section: 15303 Class 3(e) Accessory (appurtenant) structures including garages, carports, patios, swimming pools and fences. Summary: Applicants/property owners Paul R. & Virginia Malone are requesting a special permit for clearstory windows and skylights placed in an existing 292 SF accessory structure at 1545 Bernal Avenue,�zoned R- 1. Two skylights and four clearstory windows have been installed; all are within 10' of the property line. � All are located 9' or more above grade; there is a 10' easement beyond the windows facing south. In addition, a special permit is requested for recreational use. The structure is presently used for storage; the property owners are asking for approval of future light recreational uses such as a garden cabana, sitting room or game room. The only utility in the structure is electricity. All other zoning code requirements have been met. The existing structure was a pumphouse for the nearby creek for a number of years. The pumphouse use has been abandoned and the structure itself was recently upgraded and converted to a storage building (permit #9300669 issued July 1993). The upgrades to the structure included the addition of a 60 SF porch (5'x 12') and a 40 SF trellis (5'x 8') at the front of the structure. The 1993 permit also included an addition to the house and a separate trellis on the opposite side of the yard. The trellis is now proposed under a separate permit. Staff Comments: The Chief Building Inspector noted that no windows can be closer than 3'-0" to the property line. Plans for the 1993 permit showed the north wall of the structure proposed as one hour fire construction. The reason was that a portion of the wall was shown to be within 3'-0" of the property line. Although they scale less, the plans submitted for this project show a 5'-0" setback to the north window. Planning staff verified the 5'-0" dimension to the wall beneath the window. The Fire Marshal and City Engineer had no comments. s TWO SPSCIAL PSRXITS FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTORE 1545 BSRNAL AVSNUE Required Findinqs for a special Permit: In order to grant a Special Permit the Planning Commission must find that the following conditions exist on the property (Code Section 25.52.020 a-c): (a) the proposed use, at the proposed location, 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; (b) the proposed use will be located and conducted in a manner in accord with the Burlingame general plan and the purposes of this title; (c) the Planning Commission may impose such reasonable conditions or restrictions as it deems necessary to secure the purposes of this title and to assure operation of the use in a manner compatible with the aesthetics, mass, bulk and character of existing and potential uses on adjoining properties in the general vicinity. Planninq Commission Action: The Planning Commission should hold a public hearing. Affirmative action should be taken by resolution. The reasons for any action should be clearly stated. At the public hearing the following condition should be considered: 1. that the project be consistent with the plans, including no windows closer than 3' to property line, submitted to the Planning Department date stamped February 8, 1994; 2. that use of the structure shall be limited to light recreational uses such as those described in the applicant's letter submitted to the Planning Department and date stamped February 25, 1994, in no circumstance shall the structure be used as a dwelling unit; 3. that, within 30 days of action on this proposal, application shall be made to the Building Department for the installation of the windows and the proposed change in use; 4. that plans submitted to the Building Department shall meet the condition in the Chief Building Inspector's memo (2/14/94); and 5. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the Uniform Building and Uniform Fire Codes as amended by the City of Burlingame. .:��G�Z� Sheri Saisi Planner cc: Paul R. & Virginia M. Malone (property owners, applicant) 2 CITY OF �URLINGAME APPLICATION TOO THE PLANNING COO MMISSIOO N Ty e of AQvlication; �,Special Permit Variance Other Project Address I S�} 5 1�2rhu� tiV �. Assessor's Parcel Number(s) O 2(sz. - D 34 - O I C� APPL/CANT Name: _�avl R• � V�rqlhlc�l �jU��h2 Address: _ I S� 5��vtct, � City/state/Zip: l�vrl �►��wi e C& �l �DI U Telephone:(workl _ 421-3�130 PROPERTY OWNER Name: �uv� �•� Ulrqihlul �ct�Oh� Address: I S� 5 13ev`v�al City/State/Zip: �UV'�I►1�Gh��.� �t �`�� U Telephone:(work) _ � �� - 3°13D (home) 3�-� -53��- (homel 3�`� -530�-�- Please indicate with an asierisk f•1 who the contact nerson is for this nroiect. �N�To�- t��o�� 6HNSoN PROJE DE CR/PT/ N: S{ r " �� J S��1J 5�13 '�� 7 ARCH/TECT/DES/GNER Name: �uv� Gl,�f�h� (�GuVt 2v� Address: l S�i S��rnrii.� A-U� City/State/Zip: _ �VY'�Ihc�►Glw�2 , (_'� q �U�(� Telephone (daytimel: Li- 21 ^ 3�13 C� , � S�1 elr� ►ry sfr�v� e, AFFIDAV/T/S/GNATURE: �e�� " r��" u S.� • I hereby certify under penalty of pery'ury that the information given herein is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. �� Applicant's Signature Date - - I know about the proposed a plication, and hereby authorize the above applicant to submit this application. �� Property Owner's Signature Date --------------------- ---------- --------QFFICE USE ONLY xX 2�� 3 � Date Filed: Fee Receipt # a' 1G��"-�U� Letter(s) to applicant advising application incompl te: Date application accepted as c m lete: �" 2- - ' P.C. study meeting (datel � P.C. public hearing (date) � • P.C. Action ��ss Appeal to Council7 Yes No a�.fR„ Council meeting date Council Action � Pau1 R. & Virginia Malone 1545 Bernal Ave. Burlingame, CA 94010 Office Tel: 421-3930 Home TeI: 347-5304 LETTER OF EXPLANATION TO: Burlingame Planning Commission FROM: Paul and Virginia Malone JOBSITE: 1545 Bernal Ave., Burlingame, CA (APN 026-034-010) RE: Special Permit Application DATE: February 8, 1994 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF APPLICATION: The application accompanying this Letter of Explanation seeks a Special Permit to allow accessory structure windows within 10' of our property lines. The accessory structure is a charming o1d pumphouse (non-functioning) on the western corner of our lot which dates back to at least the early 1920s and which we have recently restored under Burlingame Building Permit No. 9300669. The pumphouse is being used as a storage shed. The proposed windows are skylights and transom windows which will restore interior light lost when existing windows were removed to provide a one hour firewall along the sides and rear of the structure. REASONS WHY WE BELIEVE THE APPLICATION SHOULD BE GRANTED: 1. The proposed windows will in no way threaten surrounding property owners' grivacy or create an asthetic intrusion, annoyance or eyesore. While the rationale for the rule restricting windows near property lines is certainly understandable, the physical characteristics of this particular site and the lack of proximity to neighboring structures ensures that the proposed windows will not impact adjoining property owners. 2. The proposed skylights and transom windows are over two feet above eye level, and all that can be seen through them are very high tree branches and the sky. The storage shed has no attic or loft. 3. The proposed windows are more than 30' from the nearest neighboring home to the north, and more than 40' from the nearest neighboring home to the south. 4. The storage shed is bordered by dense tall oak trees and the proposed skylights and transom windows are necessary to provide interior light. 5. The surrounding oak trees provide a natural screen between our storage shed and adjoining properties. 6. The southern line of our property borders an unoccupied 10 tt. service a11ey whiah provides an additional buffer area between our property and that of our southern neighbor. The proposed windows are all at least 15'4" �rom our southern neighbor's property line. 7. Tnstallation of the proposed skylights and transom windows is necessazy to restore iight which was lost when existing windows were removed to provide a one hour firewall along the sides and rear of the existing structure. Respectfully Submitted, C,%� i �'' 1,�� 0 Paul R. and Virginia M. Malone 1545 Bernal Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010 Office: (415) 421-3930 Home: (415) 347-5304 FAX: (415) 421-1326 AMENDMENT TO SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION TO: Burlingame Planning Commission FROM: Paul R. and Virginia M. Malone JOB SITE: 1545 Bernal Avenue, Burlingame RE: Amendment to Special Permit Application to Permit Recreational Use of Old Pump House DATE: February 23, 1994 We would like to amend the pending application we have submitted to request authority to use the old pump house on the western corner of our lot for light recreational purposes. Our application as previously submitted, which seeks authority for skylights and transom windows, refers only to storage as the intended use. While we will, in fact, use the pump house initially only for storage, we would like to have authorization to convert the use in the future to a garden cabana, sitting room, pool table room, game room or other such light recreational use. ti-. � �� ' - -: �. ��. � �` f�. �_ %�� : �r � F� ��.�i��r Ti'j' i' (?r :'Jii�(� I;^ ^' ... �°.. .._ .-... � cirr ,�r �� RLINS,AME �.. ` �f �CU�1( �f� [�4�J(�L6UU��t1[� � ��i0�l/11� Y �� `�04"11 Y ��61J '�� ; The Pianning Commission is required by law to make findings as defined by the City's ordinance ; (Code Section 25.52.020). Your answers to the following questions will assist the Planning Commission in making the.decision as to whether the findings can be made for your request. i' Please type or write neatly in ink. Refer to the back of this form for assistance with these questions. � 1. Exp/aln why the proposed use at the proposed /ocation wi!/ not be defifinenta/ or. Jnfurious' to property or lmprovements In the vlclnity or to pub/ic health, safety, genera/ welfare, or'. convenfence. � � � i Publie Health & Safetv: The proposed windows are necessary to ' replace existing windows which were removed to provide � one hour firewall along the sides and rear of the subject structure. General Welfare/Convenience. The proposed windows are necessary to complete the restoration of a charming old pumphouse (now non- functioning) which dates back to at least the early 1920s. The windows will provide needed interior light in an area of dense trees, and will have no adverse impact on neighboring homes. The proposed windows are skylights and transom windows which are over two feet above eye level, and all that can be seen through them are very high tree branches and the sky. The proposed windows are more than 30' from the nearest neighboring home to the north, and more than 40' from the nearest neighboring home to the south. 2. How wi// the proposed use be /ocated and conducted in accordance w�th the Bur/fngame Genera/ P/an and Zoning OrdinanceT � General Plan & Zoning Consistencv. Restoration of the old existing ' pumphouse in an asthetically pleasing style, and installation of ; skylights and attractive transom windows to provide interior light is,consistent with the spirit of the Burlingame General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. While the rationale for the rule restricting windows near property lines is certainly, understandable, the physical characteristics of this particular site and the lack of proximity to neighboring structures ensures that the proposed windows will in no way threaten surrounding property--owners' privacy or create an asthetic annoyance. � 3. t 2�s2 sp.frtn How wi// the proposed proJect be compatib/e with the aesthetics, mass, bu/k and character of the existTng and potentia/ uses on adjolnfng properties in the genera! vicinityT ; Aesthetics Bulk & Character. The proposed windows are necessary to tastefully complete the restoration of a charming old pumphouse which dates back to at least the early 1920s. The restoration has preserved the style and character of the original structure and is consistent �with the architectural style of surrounding older Burlingame residences. To the limited extent that the pumphouse can be seen from neighboring properties, it enhances the asthetics of the area . , , � 0 9 ROUTING FORM DATE : � � I d � �`T TO: v CITY ENGINEER ___ CHIEF BIIILDING INBPECTOR FIRE MARggAI, PARRS DIRECTOR • CITY ATTORNEY FROM: SUBJECT: ��isji�'iii�L�•��i /� � � � f7I CITY PLANNER/ZONING TECHNICIAN REQIIEST FOR ��'/�� ,�P��I � G��/�` �� Jane/ eri eah � � //� � � / 'h�3•rir ', L� GL�' J�'�''�'� j � l fJ� l C Date of Comments 1 y.-� �:,�, ,; i�� . � '�---� _ ��j��i�`� V � SCHEDULED PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MEETING: �'/� �� REVIEWED BY STAFF IN MEETING ON MONDAY; _�'�4 •G�L�. ! THANi�g � � ROUTING FORM DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: 2-I d �GI� CITY ENGINEER � CHIEF BIIILDING INSPECTOR FIRE MARSHAL PARRS DIRECTOR • CITY ATTORNEY CITY PLANNER/ZONING TECHNICIAN REQIIEST FOR ,��I ��%�Y%/ � �/��j� �f �. / THANKS, Jane/ eri eah . 2 Date of Comments � �l►h�o�s �� a � �� lo��- �� ' �� ''J Y v�JP�- �t � �'� e ` � No C�,,�,��,�-- � �� .� SCHEDULED PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MEETING: ��I�'�� REVIEWED BY STAFF IN MEETING ON MONDAY: �� 1�'CI`T � ROUTING FORM DATE: TO: FROM: , SUBJECT: AT I 2-/d�9� CITY ENGINEER CHIEF BIIILDING INSPECTOR —�- FIRE MARgHAI, PARRS DIRECTOR • CITY ATTORNEY CITY PL2�NNER/ZONING TECHNICIAN REQIIEST FOR � _�'/�� P�i�� //�� .s o� �� o� st�^ ��-� r,�/� lo' of' �. / ��'YI Gl /� Zo��Gi �Z.- l SCHEDULED PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MEETING: ��I�'�� REVIEWED BY STAFF IN MEETING ON MONDAY: _ Z' I� '��- THANKS, Jane/ eri eah Date of Comments �� N) �L �� 0 CITY OF BIIRLINGAME 501 PRIMROSE ROAD BIIRLINGAME, CA 94010 (415) 696-7250 , NOTICE.OF HEARING The CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION announces the following public hearing on MONDAY, THE 14TIi DAY OF MARCH, 1994, 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. 1545 BERNAL AVENIIE APN: 026-034-010 APPLICATION FOR A TWO SPECIAL PERMITS FOR AN EXISTING ACCESSORY STRIICTURE AT 1545 BERNAL AVENIIE� 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. • Please note, when possible, and when multiple family or commercial development is involved, this notice shall be posted in a public place on the project site and on neighboring buildings with tenants. MARGARET MONROE CITY PLANNER MARCH 4. 1994 \ ��1 � � ■i� � +i� �. � � . �� j x � � ��.-� � _ � � 4 �� — t: .'!r � �� --� �_...�- �: -� _ i_ � �-- � . '_`�� T . - � �'�'� � , - � :r ,� . �� . w � � . .� � i s 5c� ' i 544- 1540 P��RNAL. ;. 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RESOLUTION APPROVING CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION AND TWO SPECIAL PERMITS RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame that: WHEREAS, a categorical exemption has been proposed and application has been made for Two Special Permits for accessory structure windows within 10' of property line and for use of structure for recreation purposes at 1545 Bernal Avenue (APN 026-034-010�; (property owner: Paul R. & Virginia Malone, 1545 Bernal Avenue); and WHEREAS, said matters were heard by the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame on March 14, 1994 , 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: 1. 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 Section 15303, Class 3(e) Accessory (appurtenant) structures including garages, carports, patios, swimming pools and fences, is hereby approved. 2. Said special permits are approved subject to the conditions set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto. Findings for such Special Permits are as set forth in the 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 Countv of San Mateo. CHAIRMAN I, Commission of the Cit foregoing resolution was the Planning Commission 1994 , by the following AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: , Secretary of the Planning y of Burlingame, do hereby certify that the introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of held on the 14th day of March , vote: SECRETARY EXHIBIT "A" Conditions of approval, categorical exemption and Two Special Permits 1545 Bernal Avenue (effective March 21, 1994) 1. that the project be consistent with the plans, including no windows closer than 3' to property line, submitted to the Planning Department date stamped February 8, 1994; 2. that use of the structure shall be limited to light recreational uses such as those described in the applicant's letter submitted to the Planning Department and date stamped February 25, 1994, in no circumstance shall the structure be used as a dwelling unit; 3. that, within 30 days of action on this proposal, application shall be made to the Building Department for the installation of the windows and the proposed change in use; 4. that plans submitted to the Building Department shall meet the condition in the Chief Building Inspector's memo (2/14/94); and 5. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the Uniform Building and Uniform Fire Codes as amended by the City of Burlingame. c Pian Review Process � PLANNING DEPARTMENT 6� �s° Plan Review Comments Building pepartment 696-1600 <Bi�> ddress: 1�� k=J�(LN�}�- �j� . Application Number: 3 U� �ip Description• � ¢• Q�,(� . � 1� n Date: ` GC ..... Check Date: � 2� .. By: S�SGIISI [ Not A d subl Date: �0 ..Recheckl Date• , pp esub2 Date: ��$ ..Recheck2 Date• � �, .�B i�— �7 PP Y= Not A d �i . By:S1�il/S/ �� ] Not Appd Resub3 Date: ..Recheck3 Date• ..By: [] Not A d NOTE: When Plans are APPROVED check Ux Plans Approved box below and sign. pp [�f Plans approved: •[ ] Without further comment [] With conditions�listed. � � By: �/ sGT�S'i Date: ��' �� T- Lot: � 2- Block: 5� Subd: l:�cL.S-1-or� l� dd ,'Bvr I, �� 5 APN:OZtv -034- p l0 Use Zone: �-� . Owner Verified:�C�.,�� i�. � �(, �, h�Q,�one �.�� u�� Planning Files: Bldg Dept Files: � � , F' "►5 — r _ 10.2 b n �r � ��., 12 0' 112, �0 4� UO' s 9 �2• r�-r�l � � ✓ r.i / v�-�.i .� ��• v� y• I 1 liR.7 rI1 `� I� I�.V r�r�> >i� G� �G� ��I �Yf.�U �'l�..f�17- � P�nrr��r Lv� rH iNFa s � so,ti� SDI� OF �c.G?7Jf� l�s)ClS��7 / /�f73. 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