Burbank planning commission upholds director, limits West Linden project to up to 11 units

The City of Burbank Planning Commission on Jan. 12 denied an appeal of the Community Development Director’s decision and upheld a conditional approval limiting development at 257 West Linden Avenue to up to 11 residential units.

Chair Wick and a unanimous commission vote (4–0) restored the director’s decision after nearly three hours of public comment and technical testimony. The director’s conditional approval followed staff findings that a prior 75‑unit, six‑story proposal exceeded the R3 zone’s allowable height and density and failed to meet multiple city development standards and state law. "Staff recommends adoption of the resolution denying the appeal and upholding the director's conditional approval of an 11 unit project at 257 West Linden Avenue," Daniel Via, principal planner, told the commission during the staff presentation.

Why it mattered: dozens of nearby residents testified that Linden is a narrow, dead‑end street with chronic parking and delivery congestion that can block driveways and hydrants. "After 04:00 it's difficult to find parking. After…