Commission clears House of Prayer to hold services at 1525 Rollins Road Suite B

The Burlingame Planning Commission on Oct. 27 voted 6‑0 to approve a conditional use permit allowing a religious assembly, the House of Prayer, to use Suite B at 1525 Rollins Road.

Staff told the commission the single‑story building contains three tenant spaces and that Suite B measures approximately 6,831 square feet. The application proposed Sunday worship services from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. with an estimated attendance of up to 50 people, plus classes for children and additional meetings on evenings or weekends. "I can answer questions of staff at this time," the planner said after summarizing the staff analysis.

Applicant Eli D'Almeida, who identified himself as senior pastor of the House of Prayer, introduced himself and thanked the commission and the city: "My name is Eli D'Almeida. I'm the senior pastor of the House of Prayer," he said. He also noted family members were present.

Commissioners asked about interior layout — noting the sanctuary is long and narrow — and whether the applicant planned signage. The applicant said signage was planned but "not, like, with light" (not illuminated). Commissioners observed that any future changes such as food service would require separate permits and that classroom spaces had been designated in the tenant layout.

Commissioner Schmid moved to bring the item back to consent per the staff report; the motion was seconded and the commission approved the permit by unanimous vote. Staff stated that this particular action is not appealable.

The staff report and resolution list conditions the applicant must meet before operations begin; staff will follow up with the applicant about those conditions and required permits.