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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3STAFF REPORT March 27, 2012 Development Services Department TO: Arcadia Planning Commission FROM: Jim Kasama, Community Development Administrator By: Thomas Li, Associate Planner SUBJECT: Modification Application No. MP 12 -03 to convert a 2,000 square -foot attic space of an existing 5,601 square -foot, two - story, single - family residence into second floor living space at 1005 Hampton Road. SUMMARY The applicant is requesting a Modification of the westerly, second floor, side yard setback requirement to convert a 2,000 square -foot attic space of an existing 5,601 square -foot, two -story, single - family residence into second floor living space. The conversion will alter the exterior of the residence by adding eight windows to the new second floor space. The exterior alterations have been approved by the Architectural Review Board of the Rancho Santa Anita Property Owners' Association. The Development Services Department is recommending approval of MP 12 -03, subject to the conditions listed in this staff report. GENERAL INFORMATION APPLICANT: Wu Huang and Ying Hua (Property Owners) LOCATION: 1005 Hampton Road REQUEST: Approval of an 18' -0" westerly, second floor, side yard setback in lieu of the 26' -6" requirement to convert a 2,000 square -foot attic space of an existing 5,601 square -foot, two - story, single - family residence into second floor living space. SITE AREA: Approximately 34,900 square feet (0.80 acre) FRONTAGES: 132.62 feet along Hampton Road 271.57 feet along Dexter Avenue EXISTING LAND USE: The site is improved with a 5,601 square -foot, two -story residence with an attached, two -car garage, a swimming pool, and a gazebo. ZONING: R -0- 30,000 — First One - Family Zone with a minimum lot size of 30,000 square feet GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Residential Estates at up to 2 dwelling units per acre SURROUNDING LAND USES & ZONING: The surrounding properties are developed with single - family residences and are zoned R -0- 30,000. BACKGROUND This proposal is before the Planning Commission pursuant to Section 9251.2.12 of the Arcadia Municipal Code, which requires that a second story, side yard setback Modification request be subject to approval by the Planning Commission. PUBLIC HEARING NOTIFICATION Public hearing notices of MP 12 -03 were mailed on March 16, 2012 to the property owners, tenants and occupants of those properties that are within 100 feet of the subject property (see attached radius map). Because Modifications are exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) the public hearing notice was not published in a local newspaper. PROPOSAL AND ANALYSIS The applicant is proposing to convert a 2,000 square -foot attic space of an existing 5,601 square -foot, two -story, single - family residence into additional second floor living space, as shown on the attached plans. The existing residence consists of four (4) bedrooms, and four (4) bathrooms. A 613 square -foot bedroom and bathroom suite is located on the second floor. The attic space is accessible only by a pull -down ladder from the first floor. A Modification is necessary because the attic space has an existing, westerly side yard setback of 18' -0 ", but the current interior side yard setback requirement for a second floor on this lot is 26' -6 ". The proposal will convert the 2,000 square -foot attic space into the following new spaces; a master suite with a full- bathroom and a walk- through closet to a study room; a media room; a home office with a 3A-bathroom; and a karaoke room with a wet -bar. The existing bedroom on the second floor will be converted into a den /exercise room. After the conversion, the residence will have 7,601 square feet of living area, four (4) MP 12 -03 1005 Hampton Road March 27, 2012 — page 2 bedrooms, and six (6) bathrooms. The only exterior changes will be the addition of eight (8) windows, and the Architectural Review Board of the Rancho Santa Anita Property Owners' Association has approved the exterior alterations. It is staff's opinion that the requested Modification, if approved, would secure an appropriate improvement to the lot. There are numerous mature trees along the westerly property line that mitigate the privacy concerns related to the addition of second floor windows. CODE REQUIREMENTS The proposed project is required to comply with all code requirements and policies as determined to be necessary by the Building Official, Fire Marshal, City Engineer, Development Services Director, and Public Works Services Director, which are to be determined by having fully detailed construction plans submitted for plan check review and approval. CEQA Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Development Services Department has determined that the proposed project is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15305 of the CEQA Guidelines as a Class 5 Exemption for a Minor Alteration of a Land Use Limitation. A Preliminary Exemption Assessment is attached. RECOMMENDATION The Development Services Department recommends approval of Modification No. MP 12 -03, subject to the following conditions: 1. All City requirements regarding building safety, fire prevention, detection, suppression, emergency access, public right -of -way improvements, parking, water supply and water facilities, sewer facilities, trash reduction and recycling requirements, and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) measures shall be complied with to the satisfaction of the Building Official, Fire Marshal, Public Works Services Director and Development Services Director. Compliance with these requirements is to be determined by having fully detailed construction plans submitted for plan check review and approval. 2. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Arcadia and its officers, employees, and agents from and against any claim, action, or proceeding against the City of Arcadia, its officers, employees or agents to attack, set aside, void, or annul any approval or condition of approval of the City of Arcadia concerning this project and /or land use decision, including but not limited to any approval or condition of approval of the City Council, Planning Commission, or City Staff, which action is brought within the time period provided for in Government Code Section 66499.37 or other provision of law applicable to this project or decision. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action, or MP 12 -03 1005 Hampton Road March 27, 2012 — page 3 proceeding concerning the project and /or land use decision and the City shall cooperate fully in the defense of the matter. The City reserves the right, at its own option, to choose its own attorney to represent the City, its officers, employees, and agents in the defense of the matter. 3. Approval of MP 12 -03 shall not take effect until the applicant, designer, and property owner have executed and filed an Acceptance Form available from the Development Services Department to indicate awareness and acceptance of the conditions of approval. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION Approval If the Planning Commission intends to approve the project, the Commission should move to approve Modification No. MP 12 -03, subject to the conditions set forth above, or as modified by the Commission, based on at least one of the following purposes: 1. That the Modification will secure an appropriate improvement of a lot; 2. That the Modification will prevent an unreasonable hardship; or 3. That the Modification will promote uniformity of development. Denial If the Planning Commission intends to deny this project, the Commission should move to deny Modification No. MP 12 -03, based on the evidence presented and state the reasons why the project does not meet any of the above purposes. If any Planning Commissioner or other interested party has any questions or comments regarding this matter prior to the March 27, 2012 public hearing, please contact Associate Planner, Thomas Li at (626) 574 -5447 or tli ©ci.arcadia.ca.us. Approved by: J ig asama Community Development Administrator Attachments: Aerial Photograph with Zoning Information 100 -foot Radius Map Architectural Plans Site and Neighborhood Photographs Preliminary Exemption Assessment MP 12 -03 1005 Hampton Road March 27, 2012 — page 4 Sing n9 b;,crr? bl • Siff rl F.) q YL''prc� r'; %` jhi rt'cn a a ! 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(E) SOUTH ELEVATION NORTH ELEVATION wor11ow00o.nA.n4 19l090f'9Z9131 99416 Y3 '01941N0 '3A4 SN40 'S 940Z Ni131£3M 90ot6 40 '4101109,7 '00 0011000 0001 NOIIVAON38 3Sf10H oo 0ow9posMeny 192£'90£'909'131 99L16 V0 'O1MV1NO '3AV 00Y0 '0 9902 Ntl3193M 4141414 90019 VO 'V10YONV '09 NO1dWtM 0001 NOIldAON321 3Sf10H PROPOSED 2ND FLOOR PLAN Front view of the subject property at 1005 Hampton Road UL1L;*�, East elevation of the subject property facing Dexter Avenue Front view of the adjacent neighbor to the west of the subject property View of the landscaping along the westerly property line of the subject property View of the property across to the east of the subject property View of the property across to the south of the subject property CITY OF ARCADIA 240 W. HUNTINGTON DRIVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 PRELIMINARY EXEMPTION ASSESSMENT (Certificate of Determination When Attached to Notice of Exemption) 1. Name or description of project: Modification Application No. MP 12 -03 to convert a 2,000 square -foot attic space of an existing 5,601 square -foot, two -story, single- family residence into second floor Iiving space 2. Project Location — Identify street address and cross streets or attach a map showing project site (preferably a USGS 15' or 7 1/2' topographical map identified by quadrangle name): 1005 Hampton Road 3. Entity or person undertaking project: A. B. Other (Private) (1) Name Wu Huang and Ying Hua (2) Address 1005 Hampton Road, Arcadia, CA 91006 4. Staff Determination: The Lead Agency's Staff, having undertaken and completed a preliminary review of this project in accordance with the Lead Agency's "Local Guidelines for Implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)" has concluded that this project does not require further environmental assessment because: a. ❑ The proposed action does not constitute a project under CEQA. b. ❑ The project is a Ministerial Project. c. ❑ The project is an Emergency Project. d. ❑ The project constitutes a feasibility or planning study. e. The project is categorically exempt. Applicable Exemption Class: !: 05 f. ❑ The project is statutorily exempt. Applicable Exemption: g. ❑ The project is otherwise exempt on the following basis: h. ❑ The project involves another public agency which constitutes the Lead Agency. Name of Lead Agency: Date: 3 -2 -12 Preliminary Exemption Assessment\2010 Staff: Thomas Li, Associate Planner FORM "A"