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Commission continues landscape-variance request at Gilbreth Road after debate over unpermitted playground and parking

City of Burlingame Planning Commission · January 12, 2026
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The commission continued a landscape-variance and CUP amendment for 1722 Gilbreth Road after finding an unpermitted 8-foot playground fence and noting landscaping reductions; the applicant apologized and agreed to work with staff on tree plantings, irrigation and parking management.

The Planning Commission on Jan. 12 continued consideration of a landscape‑variance and conditional‑use amendment for 1722 Gilbreth Road after extended discussion about an as-built playground, parking constraints and reduced landscaping.

Staff told the commission the city discovered unpermitted exterior improvements earlier in 2025, including removal of landscape and installation of an 8‑ft chain‑link fence enclosing a playground. Staff noted the site was previously nonconforming for landscaping (about…

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