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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5417 RESOLUTION NO. 5417 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, DENYING AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S APPROVAL OF A TWO-STORY, 4,600 SQUARE FOOT HOUSE AT 525 CAMPESINA ROAD. WHEREAS, on March 24, 1988, an appeal was filed by Ronald Staebler of the Rancho Santa Anita Resident's Association's Architectural Review Board's March 15, 1988 approval of a 4,600 square foot, two-story residence and three car garage on property located at 525 Campesina Road. WHEREAS, on April 26, 1988 the Planning Commission heard the appeal; and WHEREAS, the Commission determined that the proposed residence is attractive and compatible with the surrounding neighborhood, and that it will comply with the new regulations since the applicant offered to reduce the height of the living room, and denied the appeal; and WHEREAS, on May 11, 1988 an appeal of the Planning Commission's decision was filed by Ronald Staebler to the City Council; and WHEREAS, on June 7, 1988 the City Council heard the appeal; and WHEREAS, as part of the record, the City Council reviewed and considered: a. The staff report and related attachments including the Rancho Santa Anita Resident's Association's Architectural Review Board's findings and actions of March 15, 1988 and Resolution No. 5287 setting fortb the regulations for the Rancho Santa Anita Resident's Association's Architectural Design Zone Area. I 5417 b. Written communications submitted by the appellant. c. All oral presentations, testimony and documentation made and presented during the public hearing on June 7, 1988. d. A model and plans of the proposed residence. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA. CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY FIND AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Arcadia denies the appeal and affirms the decision of the Architectural Review Board and Planning Commission, based on the following findings and those findings made by the Architectural Review Board and Planning Commission: 1. That the proposed residence is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood because the building setbacks and wall variations break up the visual mass of the building, and because the second story portion has been limited to the center portion of the building, minimizing its visual impact. 2. That the proposed residence is in proportion with the subject property and the neighborhood because the design of the residence meets or exceeds the minimum setback and height regulations recently adopted by Ordinance No. 1881 making it consistent with contemporary standards of harmony and compatibility, and is not excessive with regard to its design or appearance. 3. That the proposed residence will not harm, nor injure the public welfare, or the surrounding properties and improvements because it is not garish or substantially unrelated to the neighborhood, and will cause no damage to the area. SECTION 2. The decision, findings and conditions contained in the - 2- 5417 Resolution reflect the Council's action of June 7, 1988 by the following vote: AYES: Council members Chandler, Gilb, 10JIlSKI, YOUNG hND HARBICHT NCl::S: None ABSENT: None SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Res- olution. Passed, approved and adopted this 21stday of June, 1988. /L~~ Mayor of the City of Arcadia , ATTEST: ~f)he S ". ~d Y of Arcadia . 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. 5417 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 Council held on the 21st day of June, 1988 and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Councilmember Chandler, Gilb, Lojeski and Young NCl::S: None ABSENT: Councilmember Gilb ~;~,~~ o~.~-;tadi3 - 3 - 5417