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Burlingame commission approves three design reviews, including a new Drake Avenue house and Peninsula storefront remodel
Summary
The Planning Commission approved major design reviews for a rear addition at 233 Arundle Road (moved to consent), a new single‑family dwelling at 1406 Drake Avenue, and façade changes at 900 Peninsula Avenue (Volvo showroom). Votes were unanimous among participating commissioners; Chair Herin recused from the Drake Avenue decision.
The Burlingame Planning Commission on Jan. 12 approved several design-review applications for residential and commercial projects.
233 Arundle Road: staff presented a major design-review study session for a roughly 590 sq. ft. rear addition. Architect Elaine Lee told commissioners the addition was intended to be "complimentary to the architectural style of the house" and largely not visible from the street; an arborist had reviewed a mature avocado tree and recommended pruning rather than…
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