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Burlingame planning commission denies contested second-story addition at 19 El Quanito Way
Summary
The Burlingame Planning Commission on Nov. 12 denied a proposed second-story addition at 19 El Quanito Way, finding the project would block a protected interior living-area view. Neighbors and several commissioners who visited the adjacent home said the view to the bay is significant; the motion to deny carried in a roll-call vote.
The Burlingame Planning Commission on Nov. 12 denied a design-review application for a second-story addition at 19 El Quanito Way after commissioners concluded the addition would block a protected view from an adjacent home.
Project designer Tim Rin told the commission the narrow “slice” of view at issue was not a natural view and argued a second story was reasonable. Neighbors and the owner of the adjacent property at 15 El Quanito Way, who spoke during public comment, said the addition would obstruct an important bay view enjoyed from primary…
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