Planning Commission

Council Chambers/Online

Agenda — 21 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 February 24, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 25-0127 approve Pass
12. 7. ACTION ITEMS
13. a. Major Design Review and Variances at 628 Vernon Way (Project No. DSR24-0016) Application for Major Design Review and Variances for front and side setbacks 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 Variances 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: 'Amelia Kolokihakaufisi, Associate Planner Applicant and Architect: Mike Ma, MArch Design Property Owner: Jason Ni 25-0124 approve Pass
14. 8. STUDY SESSION
15. a. Major Design Review, Variance, and Special Permit at 132 Channing Road (Project No. DSR24-0027) Application for Major Design Review, Variance for side setback, and Special Permit for plate height for a new, two-story single-unit dwelling in the R-1 (Low Density Residential) zoning district. Staff: Brittany Xiao, Assistant Planner Applicant and Designer: Elaine Lee, Elaine Lee Design Property Owners: Amanda and Jesse Fu 25-0125 Place on Consent Calendar Pass
16. b. Major Design Review and Special Permits at 1548 Hoover Avenue (Project No. DSR24-0020) Application for Major Design Review and Special Permits for second floor plate height and second floor balcony 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: Azadeh Masrour Property Owner: Farideh Zamani 25-0120 refer Pass
17. c. Major Design Review and Special Permit at 456 Cumberland Road (Project No. DSR24-0026) Application for Major Design Review and Special Permit for a second floor balcony for a first and second story addition to an existing single-unit dwelling in the R-1 (Low Density Residential) zoning district. Staff: Fazia Ali, Assistant Planner Applicants and Property Owners: Mike and Tanya Wyr Architect: Gary Ahern, Focal Point Design 25-0122 Place on Consent Calendar Pass
18. d. Major Design Review at 1245 Laguna Avenue (Project No. DSR24-0030) Application for Major Design Review for a first and second story addition to an existing single-unit dwelling in the R-1 (Low Density Residential) zoning district. Staff: Fazia Ali, Assistant Planner Applicants and Property Owners: Daniel Su and Christina Lee Architect: Ryan Morris, Morris Architecture LLC 25-0123 Place on Consent Calendar Pass
19. 9. STAFF/COMMISSION REPORTS
20. 10. ADJOURNMENT
21. 21 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 Ruben Hurin, Planning Manager, by 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 10, 2025 at rhurin@burlingame.org or 650-558-7256. 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 Manager at rhurin@burlingame.org. If you are unable to obtain information via the City's website or through email, contact the Planning Manager at 650-558-7256. An action by the Planning Commission is appealable to the City Council within 10 days of the Planning Commission's action on March 10, 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 March 20, 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 $900.00, which includes noticing costs.