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Planning Commission City of Burlingame Meeting Agenda BURLINGAME CITY HALL 501 PRIMROSE ROAD BURLINGAME, CA 94010 Council Chambers/Online7:00 PMMonday, January 13, 2025 To Attend the Meeting in Person: Location: Council Chambers, City Hall, 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, California 94010 To Attend the Meeting via Zoom: Consistent with Government Code Section 54953, this Planning Commission Meeting will be held in person and virtually via Zoom. Please use the following link to attend the hearing virtually using Zoom: Go to www.zoom.us/join Meeting ID: 831 3658 6430 Passcode: 811990 To access the meeting by phone: Dial 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 831 3658 6430 Passcode: 811990 Please note that the public may not make public comments via Zoom during Planning Commission meetings. The public may either attend the meeting in person to comment or send an email to publiccomment@burlingame.org (see below). To Provide Public Comment in Person: Members of the public wishing to speak will be asked to fill out a "Request to Speak" card located on the table by the door and then hand it to staff. The provision of a name, address, or other identifying information is optional. Speakers are limited to three minutes each, however, the Chair may adjust the time limit in light of the number of anticipated speakers. To Provide Public Comment via Email: Members of the public may provide written comments by email to publiccomment@burlingame .org for an agenda item. Emailed comments should include the specific agenda item on which you are commenting, or note that your comment concerns an item that is not on the agenda or is on the Consent Calendar. To ensure the Planning Commission receives your comment, please submit your email no later than 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Any emails received after 4:00 p.m. will not be sent to the Planning Commission prior to the meeting. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL Page 1City of Burlingame Printed on 1/10/2025

January 13, 2025Planning Commission Meeting Agenda 3. REQUEST FOR AB 2449 REMOTE PARTICIPATION Announcements/consideration and approval of requests by Planning Commissioners to participate remotely pursuant to AB 2449 (Government Code Section 54943(f)). 4. REVIEW OF AGENDA 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS, NON-AGENDA The public is permitted to speak on items that are listed under the Consent Calendar, Commissioner ’s Reports, Director Reports, Requests for Future Agenda Items, new items, or items not on the agenda . Public comments for scheduled agenda items should wait until that item is heard by the Planning Commission. Persons are required to limit their remarks to three (3) minutes unless an extension of time is granted by the Chair. Speakers desiring answers to questions should direct them to the Planning Commission and, if relevant, the Commission may direct them to the appropriate staff member. The Ralph M. Brown Act (the State local agency open meeting law) prohibits the Planning Commission from acting on any matter that is not on the agenda. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR Items on the consent calendar are considered to be routine. They are acted on simultaneously unless separate discussion and/or action is requested by the applicant, a member of the public or a commissioner prior to the time the Commission votes on the motion to adopt. Approval of October 15, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting Minutesa. Draft October 15, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting MinutesAttachments: Approval of December 9, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting Minutesb. Draft December 9, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting MinutesAttachments: 7. ACTION ITEMS Design Review, Variance, and Special Permits at 2319 Easton Drive (Project No. DSR24-0019) Application for Design Review, Variances for front setback, and Special Permits for building height and declining height envelope for second and third story additions to an existing single-unit dwelling in the R-1 (Low Density Residential) zoning district. Recommendation: Approve with conditions. CEQA Determination: This project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15301 (e)(1) of the CEQA Guidelines. Staff: Erika Lewit, Senior Planner a. Page 2City of Burlingame Printed on 1/10/2025

January 13, 2025Planning Commission Meeting Agenda Applicant and Designer: Alex Voldarsky Property Owner: Jacob Chudnovsky 2319 Easton Dr - Staff Report 2319 Easton Dr - Attachments 2319 Easton Dr - Proposed Plans 2319 Easton Dr - Previous Plans Attachments: Hillside Area Construction Permit at 1551 Los Montes Drive (Project No. HACP24-0007) Application for Hillside Area Construction Permit for a new detached pergola at the rear of an existing single-unit dwelling in the R-1 (Low Density Residential) zoning district. Recommendation: Deny CEQA Determination: This project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15301 (e)(1) of the CEQA Guidelines. Staff: 'Amelia Kolokihakaufisi, Associate Planner Applicant and Designer: Yaniv Shmelzer, Vision to Completion Property Owners: Shan and Craig Hou b. 1551 Los Montes Dr - Staff Report 1551 Los Montes Dr - Attachments 1551 Los Montes Dr - Proposed Plans Attachments: Conditional Use Permit at 1241-1251 Whitehorn Way (Project No. CUP24-0004) Application for a Conditional Use Permit for wholesale auto sales in an existing warehouse building in the I-I (Innovation Industrial) zoning district. Recommendation: Approve with conditions. CEQA Determination: This project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines. Staff: Catherine Keylon, Senior Planner Applicant: Sailesh Mehra c/o Larry Solomon Architect: Michael Nilmeyer, Nilmeyer/Nilmeyer Property Owner: Paul Dumesnil c. 1241-1251 Whitehorn Way - Staff Report 1241-1251 Whitehorn Way - Attachments 1241-1251 Whitehorn Way - Proposed Plans Attachments: Page 3City of Burlingame Printed on 1/10/2025

January 13, 2025Planning Commission Meeting Agenda Master Sign Program at 1855-1881 Rollins Road (Project No. MSP24-0002) Application for Master Sign Program for a new projecting sign above the first story on a mixed-use residential building in the RRMU (North Rollins Road Mixed-Use) zoning district. Recommendation: Approve with conditions. CEQA Determination: This project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15311(a) of the CEQA Guidelines. Staff: Erika Lewit, Senior Planner Applicant, Designer and Property Owner: Robert Eaves, The Hanover Company d. 1855-1881 Rollins Rd - Staff Report 1855-1881 Rollins Rd - Attachments 1855-1881 Rollins Rd - Proposed Plans Attachments: 8. STUDY SESSION Design Review, Variance, and Special Permit at 1661 Westmoor Road (Project No. DSR24-0017) Application for Design Review, Variance for front setback, and Special Permit for plate height for a new, single-unit dwelling and attached garage in the R-1 (Low Density Residential) zoning district. Staff: Fazia Ali, Assistant Planner Applicant and Architect: Wing Lee Property Owner: Jeff Lue a. 1661 Westmoor Rd - Staff Report 1661 Westmoor Rd - Attachments 1661 Westmoor Rd - Proposed Plans Attachments: Design Review and Special Permit at 723 Acacia Drive (Project No. DSR23-0028) Application for Design Review and Special Permit for height for a second story addition to an existing single-unit dwelling in the R-1 (Low Density Residential) zoning district. Staff: Catherine Keylon, Senior Planner Applicants and Property Owners: Alex and Andrea Zider Architect: Nyhus Design Group, Eric Nyhus b. Page 4City of Burlingame Printed on 1/10/2025

January 13, 2025Planning Commission Meeting Agenda 723 Acacia Dr - Staff Report 723 Acacia Dr - Attachments 723 Acacia Dr - Proposed Plans Attachments: 9. STAFF/COMMISSION REPORTS - Commission Communications - City Council regular meeting of December 16, 2024 10. ADJOURNMENT 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, January 13, 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 January 13, 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 January 23, 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. Page 5City of Burlingame Printed on 1/10/2025