Planning Commission

Council Chambers/Zoom

Agenda — 23 items

1. 1 To Attend the Meeting in Person:
2. 2 To Attend the Meeting via Zoom:
3. 3 To Provide Public Comment in Person:
4. 4 To Provide Public Comment via Email:
5. 1. CALL TO ORDER
6. 2. ROLL CALL
7. 3. REQUEST FOR AB 2449 REMOTE PARTICIPATION
8. 4. REVIEW OF AGENDA
9. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS, NON-AGENDA
10. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR
11. a. Approval of June 23, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 25-0489 approve Pass
12. b. Approval of July 14, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 25-0490 approve Pass
13. 7. ACTION ITEMS (PUBLIC HEARING)
14. a. Major Design Review and Special Permits at 340 Dwight Road (Project No. DSR25-0032) Application for Major Design Review and Special Permits for second floor balcony and plate height for a new, two-story single-unit dwelling and attached garage in the R-1 (Low Density Residential) zoning district. Recommendation: That the Planning Commission, by resolution, approve the Major Design Review and Special Permits as conditioned. CEQA Determination: This project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15303 (a) of the CEQA Guidelines. Staff: Fazia Ali, Assistant Planner Applicant and Architect: Maria Barmina Property Owner: Banjamin Zhu 25-0481 approve with amended conditions Pass
15. b. Major Design Review and Special Permits at 1633 Westmoor Road (Project No. DSR25-0003) Application for Major Design Review and Special Permits for a second floor balcony and plate height for a first and second story addition to an existing single-unit dwelling in the R-1 (Low Density Residential) zoning district. Recommendation: That the Planning Commission, by resolution, approve the Major Design Review and Special Permits as conditioned. CEQA Determination: This project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15301 (e)(2) of the CEQA Guidelines. Staff: Fazia Ali, Assistant Planner Applicant and Architect: Ali Famhy, Studio S-Squared Architecture, Inc. Property Owners: Shruti and Satyashil Awadhare 25-0480 approve Pass
16. c. Major Design Review and Special Permits at 121 Pepper Avenue (Project No. DSR25-0004) Application for Major Design Review and Special Permits for plate height and attached garage for a new, one-story single-unit dwelling and attached garage in the R-1 (Low Density Residential) zoning district. Recommendation: That the Planning Commission, by resolution, approve the Major Design Review and Special Permit as conditioned. CEQA Determination: This project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15303 (a) of the CEQA Guidelines. Staff: Erika Lewit, Senior Planner Applicant and Architect: John Phillips, A&E Design Property Owners: Colin Mistele and Katherine Rafanelli 25-0488 approve Pass
17. d. Amendment to previously approved entitlements at 777 Airport Boulevard (Project No. AMEND25-0002) Application for an Amendment to previously approved entitlements for Commercial Design Review, and Special Permits for building height and Development under Tier 3/Community Benefits for a new, 13-story office/research and development building in the BFC (Bayfront Commercial) zoning district. Recommendation: That the Planning Commission, by resolution, approve the Amendment as conditioned. CEQA Determination: This project was reviewed pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15183 of the CEQA Guidelines. Staff: Catherine Keylon, Senior Planner Applicant and Property Owner: DL Burlingame Sub LLC Architect: M. Arthur Gensler & Associates Inc. 25-0467 approve Pass
18. 8. STUDY SESSION (PUBLIC HEARING)
19. a. Major Design Review at 1341 Drake Avenue (Project No. DSR25-0011) Application for Major Design Review for a new, two-story single-unit dwelling and detached garage in the R-1 (Low Density Residential) zoning district. Staff: Brittany Xiao, Assistant Planner. Applicant and Designer: Tim Raduenz, Form+One Property Owner: XLC, LLC 25-0483 Place on Consent Calendar Pass
20. b. Major Design Review at 900 Peninsula Avenue (Project No. CDSR25-0001) Application for Major Design Review for exterior facade changes to an existing commercial building in the MMU (Myrtle Mixed Use) zoning district. Staff: Brittany Xiao, Assistant Planner. Applicant and Designer: Alan Cross Property Owner: Putnam Automotive Group 25-0484 Place on Regular Action Calendar Pass
21. 9. STAFF/COMMISSION REPORTS
22. 10. ADJOURNMENT
23. 23 Notice: Any 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 at the meeting, should contact the Planning Division by 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 11, 2025 at planningdept@burlingame.org or 650-558-7250. Notification in advance of the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting, the materials related to it, and your ability to comment. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Planning Commission regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for inspection via www.burlingame.org/planningcommission/agenda or by emailing the Planning Division at planningdept@burlingame.org. If you are unable to obtain information via the City's website or through email, contact the Planning Division at 650-558-7250. An action by the Planning Commission is appealable to the City Council within 10 days of the Planning Commission's action on August 11, 2025. If the Planning Commission's action has not been appealed or called up for review by the Council by 5:00 p.m. on August 21, 2025, the action becomes final. In order to be effective, appeals must be in writing to the City Clerk and must be accompanied by an appeal fee of $924.00, which includes noticing costs.