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Planning Commission advances Bernal Avenue addition with conditions
Summary
The City of Burlingame Planning Commission voted to advance a proposed first/second‑story addition and a special permit for a small second‑floor balcony at 1556 Bernal Ave to an action hearing, asking for clearer eave, bay‑window and window‑alignment details.
The Burlingame Planning Commission on June 9 moved a proposed addition at 1556 Bernal Avenue forward to an action hearing after commissioners requested clearer elevation and detailing information.
Planning staff said the application requests major design review, a hillside construction permit and a special permit for a 58‑square‑foot second‑floor uncovered balcony. Staff reported the project’s proposed 3,705 square feet is below the 4,062‑square‑foot maximum and that the project complies with local parking and FAR limits as presented.
Applicant representative Jason told commissioners the design team will refine finish transitions and window treatments and said, “we’ll make the transition...seamless” while standardizing eave depths. Commissioners pressed for improved renderings and more specific eave and bay‑window details so the final elevations reflect the intended materials and proportions.
Commissioner Lowenthal moved to advance the item to action with directions to address the north elevation bedroom wall, window detailing and portico/eave clarity; Commissioner Pfaff seconded. The roll call recorded the motion passed with the tally recorded in the hearing (4 yes, 0 no, 1 recused, 1 absent). Commissioner Schmidt had recused from this item because of proximity to the property.
Next steps: the applicant will return with revised drawings and more detailed elevations; staff and the commission may add conditions at the action hearing.
