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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5738 RESOLUTION 5738 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING AN APPEAL AND UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S ACTION IN OVERRULING THE HIGHLAND HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION'S ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD'S DENIAL OF A PROPOSED TWO-STORY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 1863 OAKWOOD AVENUE. WHEREAS, the proceedings that are the subject of this Resolution are authorized by Arcadia Municipal Code Sections 9272.1., et seq, (D Architectural Design Zone), and WHEREAS, City Council Resolution No. 5289 sets forth the regulations applicable to the property within the Highland Home Owners Association's area and to the property at 1863 Oakwood Avenue, Arcadia, in accordance with Arcadia Municipal Code Section 9272.2.3., and WHEREAS, on May 17, 1993, the Highland Home Owner's Association filed an appeal of the Planning Commission's action in overruling the Association's Architectural Review Board's denial of a proposed 7,723 sq.ft., two-story residence which includes a 1,796 sq.ft" subterranean 3-car garage and workshop area at the property commonly known as 1863 Oakwood Avenue, more particularly described as follows: Lot 46 of Tract No, 13367, in the City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per Map Recorded in Map Book 313, Pages 6, 7 and 8 in the Recorder's office of said County, WHEREAS, the appeal to the City Council was preceded by a noticed hearing before the Architectural Review Board of the Highland Home Owners' Association on March 30,1993, and before the Planning Commission on May 11, 1993; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on June 15, 1993, by the City Council, at which time all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence; and WHEREAS, as part of the record, the City Council reviewed and considered: a. A verbal and written presentation of the City Council staff report and related attachments including Planning Commission Resolution No. 1500 which sets forth the Commission's findings and actions of May 11, 1993, the Highland -1- 5738 Home Owners Association's Architectural Review Board's findings and actions of March 30, 1993, and City Council Resolution No. 5289 which sets forth the regulations that are applicable to the real property within the Highland Home Owners Association's area. b. A letter from the Highland Home Owners' Association, appealing the decision of the Planning Commission. c. All oral presentations, testimony, and documentation made and presented during the public hearing of June 15, 1993, d. Plans of the proposed addition, and a map of the involved properties, NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DOES HEREBY FIND AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That the information submitted by the Planning Department in the attached report is true and correct. Section 2, That having a balcony area added to the building's east elevation, as requested by the Planning Commission to further mitigate the appearance of the subterranean garage area, would provide an acceptable external architectural appearance that would be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and enhance the diversity of the architecture that exists within the Highland Home Owners Association's area. Furthermore, the project would not be detrimental to the adjacent properties and improvements, because the proposed building configuration (Le" the setbacks, lot coverage, height and landscaping) complies with all R-l Zoning Regulations. That the granting of the requested modifications for 1) the relocation of the pool equipment; and 2) to permit the subterranean garage would secure an appropriate improvement. Section 3, That for the foregoing reasons this Council denies the appeal, and upholds the Planning Commission's action in overruling the Highland Home Owners Association's Architectural Review Board's denial of the proposed two- story single-family residence at 1863 Oakwood Avenue, subject to the condition that the building's east elevation be enhanced to the extent that is shown on attached Exhibit "A" per the review and approval of the Planning Department. Section 4, The decision and findings contained in this Resolution reflect the City Council's action of June 15, 1993 and the following vote: A YES: Council members Fasching, Harbicht, Lojeski NOES: Council members Margett, Ciraulo ABSENT: None -2- 5738 SECTION 5. That the city Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. Passed, approved and adopted this 6t ATTEST: Ci STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS: CITY OF ARCADIA ) I, JUNE D. ALFORD, City Clerk of the city of Arcadia, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 5738 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Arcadia, signed by the Mayor and attested to by the City Clerk at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 6th day of July, 1993 and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Councilmember Fasching, Harbicht, Lojeski and Margett NOES: Councilmember ciraulo ABSENT: None ci Arcadia -3- 5738 Memorandum Date: June 30. 1993 FROM: City Attorney /1l ~ Resolution No. 5738- formal adoption of findings re Council decision of June l5 - l8G3 Oakwood Avenue TO: Mayor and City Council SUBJECT: Councils action on this item is to formally adopt findings as determined from the June 15th hearing reflective of Council's final decision and direction at the conclusion of the public hearing. Your approval of resolution 5738 is a procedural step and will reflect the actual vote of June l5, 1993. MOTION; To adopt Resolution 5738 to formally affirm the decision of June l5th 1993 and the vote thereon. 5738