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Millbrae planning commissioners approve two‑story addition at 28 Palm Avenue
Summary
The Millbrae Planning Commission voted 4-0 on Dec. 2 to approve a design review permit allowing a 38 sq ft first‑floor and 669 sq ft second‑floor addition to a single‑family residence at 28 Palm Avenue; the decision is final pending a 10‑day appeal period.
The Millbrae Planning Commission on Dec. 2 approved a design review permit for a two‑story addition at 28 Palm Avenue, allowing a 38‑square‑foot first‑floor expansion and a 669‑square‑foot second‑floor addition to an existing single‑family residence in the R2 (duplex) zoning district.
City planner Jennifer Lim presented the proposal, saying the project is sited in the Millbrae Highlands on an interior lot of about 5,989 square feet. Lim said the existing single‑story home with an attic is about 2,678 square feet and that the project meets applicable R2 development standards, including rear yard open space and front yard landscape requirements. Lim said the proposed height is about 27 feet, 3 inches and that horizontal siding was chosen to better match the existing brick veneer and roof form.
Vice Chair Davis, who made the motion to approve, described the design as “nice” and “sleek,” and commissioners discussed the nonconforming garage dimensions. Commissioner Wong asked whether the existing single‑car garage, which falls slightly short of a 20-by-20 standard, needed modification; Lim replied the garage dimensions are nonconforming but unchanged and therefore permitted to remain under current code because no change to the garage is proposed.
Commissioners voted 4‑0 to adopt the resolution approving the design review permit. The commission’s action becomes final pending a 10‑day appeal period; the staff report and posted resolution list the specific findings the commission must make for design review approval. The city clerk’s office handles appeals (650‑259‑2414; etran@ci.millbrae.ca.us).
No members of the public spoke during the Palm Avenue hearing; planning staff and the applicant were available to answer questions but the applicant declined to present beyond submittal materials. Staff noted two returned owner consultation forms in support and 12 not returned out of 14 sent.
