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Commissioners approve Cambridge Road addition to proceed with minor design notes
Summary
Commissioners supported a vertical addition and detached ADU at 1113 Cambridge Road, praising the approach to preserve plate heights, setbacks and landscaping; motion moved the item to consent with minor suggestions to center windows and refine porch details.
The Burlingame Planning Commission on June 9 voted to advance the design for a first‑and‑second‑story addition and a detached accessory dwelling unit at 1113 Cambridge Road, asking the applicant to refine front fenestration and porch details.
Architect Blake Evans told commissioners the design keeps existing first‑floor plate heights and preserves generous setbacks so the new second story aligns with the streetscape. Evans said the plan expands the home from two to four bedrooms while preserving the front yard and creating usable rear open space; the project includes a 353‑square‑foot detached ADU.
A neighbor who lives on the street spoke in favor of the design, saying it “fits the design of the neighborhood.” Commissioners offered mostly aesthetic suggestions—centering certain windows, adjusting porch detailing and considering mullions—but agreed the project is generally compatible and can move forward to consent per the staff report.
Motion language recorded at the hearing directed the applicant to provide minor refinements; the roll call recorded the motion as passing and staff noted the action is not appealable. Staff also confirmed the ADU review is administrative under state law and met ADU regulations as presented.
Next step: applicant to provide any requested minor revisions and return on consent.
