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Home My WebLink About1550 Bernal Avenue - Approval Letter�� CITY � � � BURLINGAbIE o° tio,q ,q °AwTm .iuwc 6. The City of Burlingame C[TY I�A1.L 501 PRIMROSE ROAD TEL: (650) 558-7250 PLANNING DEPARTMENT BURLINGAME, CAGIFORNIA 94010-3997 FAX: (650) 696-3790 September 19, 2003 Denise Laugesen-Balestieri 414 Costa Rica Avenue San Mateo CA 94402 Dear Ms. Laugesen-Balestieri, Since there was no appeal to or suspension by the City Council, the September 8, 2003, Planning Commission approval of your application for design review and special permit for an attached garage became effective September 18, 2003. This application was to allow for a new, two-story dwelling with attached garage at 1550 Bernal Avenue, zoned R-1. The September 8, 2003 minutes of the Planning Commission state your application was approved with the following conditions: that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Department date stamped August 27, 2003, sheets A.1 through A.5 and sheet L1.0, and that any changes to building materials, exterior finishes, footprint or floor area of the building shall require an amendment to this permit; 2. that any changes to the size or envelope of the basement, first or second floors, or garage, which would include adding or enlarging a dormer(s), moving or changing windows and architectural features or changing the roof height or pitch, shall be subject to Planning Commission review; that any trimming of the two protected oak trees shall be done by an I.S.A. certified tree worker or arborist; and that the extent of the trimming will be outlined in a written report to be submitted for the approval of the City Arborist prior to any trimming taking place; 4. that prior issuance of a grading permit or any grading on the site or issuance of a demolition permit, a root protection zone shall be established around the two protected oak trees and the installation shall be inspected and approved by the City Arborist; the tree protection measures Desig..z Review and Special Permit I550 Bernal Avenue shall be checked by a certified arborist weekly and a written report on the status submitted to the City Arborist; and that the protective fencing shall not be removed until a final Building inspection takes place on the site and the certified arborist determines that it is appropriate to remove the tree protection; 5. any excavation during demolition or construction that takes place within the root protection zone must be done by hand; and the foundation for the 19'-6" wall of the west side and the 9'-0" wall of the south side of the living room on the first floor, left side of the dwelling, shall be a pier and grade foundation; that the holes for the piers of this foundation shall be hand-dug to a depth of 18-inches and shall be relocated if any roots are encountered that are geater than 3- inches in diameter; that these activities shall be supervised by a certified arborist; that if the certified arborist determines that any portion of an excavation will pose a negative impact to the tree roots, construction on the site shall be stopped and the project shall be reviewed by the City Arborist; 6. that prior to scheduling the foundation inspection a licensed surveyor shall locate the property corners and set the building envelope; 7. that prior to underfloor frame inspection the surveyor shall certify the first floor elevation of the new structure(s) and the various surveys shall be accepted by the City Engineer; 8. that prior to scheduling the framing inspection, the project architect, engineer or other licensed professional shall provide architectural certification that the architectural details such as window locations and bays are built as shown on the approved plans; if there is no licensed professional involved in the project, the property owner or contractor shall provide the certification under penalty of perjury; 9. 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; 10. that prior to final inspection, Planning Department staff will inspect and note compliance of the architectural details (trim materials, window type, etc.) to verify that the project has been built according to the approved Planning and Building plans; 11. 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; 12. that the conditions of the City Engineer's November 27,2003 memo, the Fire Marshal's November 25, 2002 memo, the City Arborist's May 21 and July 3, 2003 memos and the Recycling Specialist's November 26, 2002 memo shall be met; 13. that the applicant shall comply with Ordinance 1503, the City of Burlingame Storm Water Management and Discharge Control Ordinance; Design Review and Special Permit 1550 Bernal Avenue 14. that during demolition of the existing residence, site preparation and construction of the new residence, the applicant shall use all applicable "best management practices" as identified in Burlingame's Storm Water Ordinance, to prevent erosion and off-site sedimentation of storm water runoff; 15. that the project is subject to the state-mandated water conservation program, and a complete Irrigation Water Management Plan must be submitted with landscape and irrigation plans at time of permit application; 16. that demolition of the existing structures and any grading or earth moving on the site shall be required to comply with all the regulations of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District; 17. that all runoff created during construction and future discharge from the site shall be required to meet National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) standards; 18. that the applicant shall submit an erosion and sedimentation control plan describing BMPs (Best Management Practices) to be used to prevent soil, dirt and debris from entering the creek bed or storm drain system; the plan shall include a site plan showing the property lines, existing and proposed topography and slope; areas to be disturbed, locations of cut/fill and soil storage/disposal areas; areas with existing vegetation to be protected; existing and proposed drainage patterns and structures; watercourse or sensitive areas on-site or immediately downstream of a project; and designated construction access routes, staging areas and washout areas; 19. that off-site runoff shall be diverted around the construction site and all on-site runoff shall be diverted around exposed construction areas; 20. that methods and procedures such as sediment basins or traps, silt fences, straw bale dikes, storm drain inlet protection such as soil blanket or mats, and covers for soil stock piles to stabilize denuded areas shall be installed to maintain temporary erosion controls and sediment control continuously until permanent erosion controls have been established; 21. that demolition of the existing structures and any grading or earth moving on the site shall be required to receive a permit from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District prior to issuance of a demolition, grading or building permit from the Building Department. All requirements of the BAAQMD permit shall be met; 22. that protective fencing shall be installed along the top of bank on the site (as shown on the site development plan, Sheet A.2, date stamped August 27, 2003); and that at no time during demolition, grading, or construction of the proposed project shall construction work or materials extend beyond the top of bank boundary, including but not limited to construction personnel, debris, or equipment; 23. that if at any time construction activities extend below the top of bank, that a stop work order shall be placed on the property until it is determined if the project is subject to review by the Army Corps of Engineers andlor California Department of Fish and Game and if permits are required; and Desig� Review and Special Permit I550 Bernal Avenue 24. that any improvements for the use shall meet all California Building and Fire Codes, 2001 Edition as amended by the City of Burlingame. Reimbursement of your design review deposit has been processed and will be mailed the property owner under separate cover. All site improvements and construction work will require separate application to the Building Department. This approval is valid for one year during which time a building permit must be issued. One extension of up to one year may be considered by the Planning Commission if application is made before the end of the first year. The decision of the Council is a final administrative decision pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6. If you wish to challenge the decision in a court of competent jurisdiction, you must do so within 90 days of the date of the decision unless a shorter time is required pursuant to state or federal law. Sincerely yours, / / ►j' � � � Margaret Monroe City Planner c. Chief Building Inspector Chief Deputy Valuation, Assessor's Office (REAR 65.47 FT OF LOT 5 BLK 11 RAY PARK RSM 23/45 TO 48; APN: 025-213-080) S :\CHRONOL0�2,003\1550bern.cca. doc ROUTING FORM DATE: June 26, 2003 TO: _City Engineer _Chief Building Off'icial _Fire Marshal Recycling Specialist �+City Arborist _City Attorney FROM: Planning Staff C�rnrrw�� -F�c�� .��.n� 3a ? 003 . � �l �. S SUBJECT: Request for new single-family dwelling with attached garage at 1550 Bernal Avenue, zoned R-1, APN: 026-033-230 . STAFF REVIEW: J �� T� s "T �-E �t 't'i�-� .k..w � �u. O� K '�Jl•E- '�z�ro P�to rf�v+taGS� oq !t. ; s � �� -o�.� � y �� : s. a . ��.•,�.-�� T'�t-�E W o �t. k„�s-2 cg /t /� ot-33 0�t.�. y� . . • � ��c y Eti ca v.av�a. w i'�[� .0 `�Yl � t/i-E� S�A.: rf� c. i�.�. E � s rto / i3 E. m�,. E� y tc�-.t.vv ��w �,�,� � z�� s�p�R.•.,��:z e� �l�E S�oto .i f<-Q' 7�R-1'i o�'t �S� �'6 �s�c !'� /l. 'TlI.�E E 2�+dQ"' t�t f�4 c..tS �� T`�� c �wc.� /�c.,�.w�� c{ `� i3a 5� LA�s�cp�t 't'�� /�'A.E Rf►oc,�n.�7 !�S (`�E2 //. B�. B�'� 4.) f��,�E 2 7A.�E Ps1o4a�ao�o•�, G a,�p c. �,4,c.� t-c s�'taj ,�ic �`Zd y.uE. _/ T� Go_ n,.6��t'- o� /o�4/e �,�n,�E �ta s�E �a4� ow•� . Reviewed By: - a�s� Date of Comments: �� ROUTING FORM DATE: April 23, 2003 TO: _City Engineer _Chief Building Official _Fire Marshal Rec cling Specialist ti/City Arborist _City Attorney FROM: Planning Staff �1r., m �(� j �O � lt� � 0.� � 4��3 P��.r� s I SUBJECT: Request for design review and special permit for a new two-story house with an attached garage at 1550 Berq ,� ,. µ� n�e, zoned R-1. STAFF REVIEW: Monday, Apri128, 2003 � i' S��S�6.y �u i` L� h� ��. l� 5��6�2� �/E L�dz'v� ��c P/J-c.�—' �b �c� �ua s�t��G 1 � v� OA/� -fin..EE -bv �� S�czEr��e� �� ! �„ z l on. -t� � G�� I� 5 �`� � o,�- 7�<< s Pr�c� ?�-� , � S� / �- 5'1� v I�2 � 12cro'�' G�-�d-.,r.� A�. c� G�L4 n V' D� Gi� � G� J � I Gc.�S � � -thcE -n�l c��'Gl �3E hE�rs� �-2 %�e-✓.w�i �07-� a� / , � • �1 �iz`G�— ��-�s Fo�c �.r �,�u gd�rz�c, v� �,� µ� rl ( �v � n�. � �tr rE u "Tlz��wc � ,LB�l�G � ��l�a�, a� �7t,� � c/1 �[,e f� y � � � �i'.�ir-ia uG�j - ��G� s� /yG-t�S ur� !./h�4� �� 7?,F� t� f3 E��i`fA�1 Reviewed By: ' Date of Comments: �� oZl t' ROUTING FORM DATE: November 25, 2002 TO: _City Engineer Chief Building Official t� Fire Marshal _Recycling Specialist _Sr. Landscape Inspector _City Attorney FROM: Planning Sta � � SUBJECT: Request for design review and special permit for a new two-story, single family dwelling with attached garage at 1550 Bernal Avenue, zoned R-1, APN: 025-213-080 (026-033- 230) . STAFF REVIEW: Monday, Novembcr 25, 2002 c2-- � SC,�� .�- e e�u �� Q e� �...� � 5Y -�C�� `�--� �� ;�,,�� Reviewed By: _�� '� Date of Comments: �-�S�.,so,Z I ROUTING FORM DATE: TO: November 25, 2002 _City Engineer _Chief Building Official Fire Marshal �Recycling Specialist _Sr. Landscape Inspector _City Attorney FROM: Planning Staff SUBJECT: Request for design review and special permit for a new two-story, single family dwelling with attached garage at 1550 Bernal Avenue, zoned R-1, APN: 025-213-080 (026-033- 230) . STA�� REVIEW: Monday, November 25, 2002 , /�% G ��G� O Z3�i G�.'� �— G� D`Yl� . I� �_ GG� � �9�� _ �� `�'� � �� . _ �� ,�� o� �� _ � I��6Z Reviewed By: �J Date of Comments: ROUTING FORM DATE: November 25, 2002 TO: � City Engineer _Chief Building Official Fire Marshal _Recycling Specialist _Sr. Landscape Inspector _City Attorney FROM: Planning Staff SUBJECT: Request for design review and special permit for a new two-story, single family dwelling with attached garage at 1550 Bernal Avenue, zoned R-1, APN: 025-213-080 (026-033- 230). STAFF REVIEW: Monday, November 25, 2002 � . rs i ♦ � � C� � �� ,�. �,,�,,�.-� � � � � ^'�� .,�;� � �� ;�,, � �-�- �� - �� ( � Reviewed By: 1� V� Date of Comments: �(,�?��`� I PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ENGINEERING DIVISION PLANNING REVIEW COMMENTS � .�,,,,, _�.�, Project Namet ��,��µw,/ p,,r� Project Address:_t� �,_�w The following requirements apply to the project 1 �� A property boundary survey shall be preformed by a licensed land surveyor. The survey shall show all property lines, property corners, easements, topographical features and utilities. (Required prior to the building permit issuance.) 2 �� The site and roof drainage shall be shown on plans and should be made to drain towards the Frontage Street. (Required prior to the building permit issuance.) 3. The applicant shall submit project grading and drainage plans for approval prior to the issuance of a Building pernut. 4 "The project site is in a flood zone, the project sha11 comply with the City's flood zone requirements. 5 � A sanitary sewer lateral trR is required for the project in accordance with the City's standards. (Required prior to the building permit issuance.) 6. The project plans shall �show the required Bayfront I3ike/Pedestrian h'ail and necessary public access improvements as required by San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission. 7. Sanitary sewer analysis is required for the project. The sewer analysis shall identify the project's impact to the City's sewer system and any sewer pump stations and identify n, ��a_ aYion measures. 8 Submit traffic trip generation analysis for the project. 9. Submit a traiiic impact study for the project. The traffic study should identify the project generated impacts and recommend mitigation measures to be adopted by the project to be approved by the City Engineer. 10. � The project shall file a parcel map with the Public Works Engineering Division. The pazcel map shall show a11 existing property lines, easements, monuments, and new property and lot lines proposed by the map. Page 1 of 3 U:�private development�PLANNING REVIEW COD�IlI�NTS.doc PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ENGINEERING DIVISION 11. A latest preliminary title report of the subject parcel of land shall be submitted to the Public Works Engineering Division with the parcel map for reviews. 12 Map closure/lot closure calculations sha11 be submitted with the parcel map. 13 T'he project shall submit a condominium map to the Engineering Divisions in accordance with the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act. 14 The project shall, at its own cost, design and construct frontage public improvements including curb, gutter, sidewalk and other necessary appurtenant work. 15 The project shall, at its own cost, design and construct frontage streetscape improvements including sidewalk, curb, gutters, parking meters and poles, trees, and streetlights in accordance with streetscape master plan. 16 By the preliminary review of plans, it appeazs that the project may cause adverse impacts during conshuction to vehicular traffic, pedestrian tr�c and public on street parking. The project shall identify these impacts and provide mitigation measure acceptable to the City. 17 The project shall submit hydrologic calculations from a registered civil engineer for the proposed creek enclosure. The hydraulic calculations must show that the proposed creek enclosure doesn't cause any adverse impact to both upstream and downstream properties. The hydrologic calculations shall accompany a site map showing the area of the 100-yeaz flood and existing improvements with proposed improvements. 18 � Any work within the drainage area, creek, or creek banks requires a State Department of Fish and Game Pernut and Army Corps of Enginee� �-=� ! Permits. 19 � No construction debris shall be allowed into the creek. 20 _�� T'he project shall comply with the City's NPDES permit requirement to prevent storm water pollution. 21 Y The project does not show the dimensions of existing driveways, re- submit plans with driveway dimensions. Also clarify if the project is proposing to widen the driveway. Any widening of the driveway is subject to City Engineer's approval. 22 nl The plans do not indicate the slope of the driveway, re-submit plans showing the driveway profile with elevations Page 2 of 3 U:\private development�PLANNING REVIEW COMI��NTS.doc , . ' PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ENGINEERING DIVISION 23 � The back of the driveway/sidewalk approach shall be at least 12" above the flow line of the frontage curb in the street to prevent overflow of storm water from the street into private property. 24. For the takeout service, a garbage receptacle shall be placed in front. The sidewalk fronting the store shall be kept clean 20' from each side of the property. 25. For commercial projects a designated garbage bin space and cleaning azea shall be located inside the building. A drain connecting the garbage azea to the Sanitary Sewer System is required. • �:: :� Page 3 of 3 U:�private development�FLANNING REVIEW COMMENTS.doc C1 Y d' � , ,� .�. , j� � ,� ,. qr�Ow1� , •D The City of Burlingame CIT'Y HALL 501 PRIMROSE ROAD TEL: (650) 558-7250 PLANNING DEPARTMENT BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA 94010-3997 FAX: (650) 696-3790 September 5, 2003 Denise Laugesen-Balestieri 414 Costa Rica Avenue San Mateo CA 94402 Dear Ms. Laugesen-Balestieri, Since there was no appeal to or suspension by the City �ouncil, the August 25, 2003 Planning Commission action to deny without prejudice your application for design review, special permit for an attached garage and front setback variance, became effective September 4, 2003. This application was to allow for a new, two- story dwelling with attached garage at 1550 Bernal Avenue, zoned R-1. A denial without prejudice allows you to return to the Planning Commission with a revised project within a reasonable time (60 days) as determined by the Planning Department staff. We have received your revised application and this item is scheduled for the Planning Commission agenda for September 8, 2003. The decision of the Council is a final administrative decision pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6. If you wish to challenge the decision in a court of competent jurisdiction, you must do so within 90 days of the date of the decision unless a shorter time is required pursuant to state or federal law. Sincerely yours, a Margaret Monroe City Planncr EL