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Burlingame Planning Commission advances three housing projects; neighbors raise construction concerns
Summary
The commission voted unanimously to advance projects at 1633 Westmore, 340 Dwight and 1115 Paloma (each 5–0) with conditions and recommendations; neighbors at two hearings warned micropiles and construction noise could damage adjacent buildings and asked for assurances on methods and insurance.
At its June meeting the Burlingame Planning Commission voted to advance three residential projects—1633 Westmore Road, 340 Dwight Road and 1115 Paloma—after staff presentations, applicant responses and public comment. Each action was recorded by roll call as passing 5–0 with the items proceeding either to action or consent as noted.
1633 Westmore Road (study item) — Staff described a first‑floor addition and a new second story that would yield about 2,705 sq ft of floor area (the 2,780 sq ft maximum remains). The applicant asked for special permits for an uncovered rear balcony and for plate‑height exceptions. Commissioners raised design concerns about two shallow flat roofs, inconsistent window trim and a second floor set back well to the rear. The project’s architect said the second story was pulled back to preserve the front roofline and reduce bulk and offered to reduce plate heights by about 6 inches, add left‑side…
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