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Home My WebLink AboutItem 1STAFF REPORT Development Services Department DATE: February 26, 2013 TO: Honorable Chairman and Planning Commission FROM: Jim Kasama, Community Development Administrator By: Thomas Li, Associate Planner SUBJECT: MODIFICATION APPLICATION NO. MP 13 -02 FORA PROPOSED DECK AND UTILITY ROOM ADDITION TO AN EXISTING 10,433 SQUARE - FOOT, TWO- STORY, SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 995 HAMPTON ROAD Recommended Action: Conditional Approval SUMMARY The Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts will be showcasing the subject, 10,433 square -foot, two -story, single - family residence at 995 Hampton Road for the 2013 Pasadena Showcase House of Design event from April 21st to May 19th — see the attached aerial photo (Exhibit A) and photos of the subject property (Exhibit B). This application was submitted by the designer, Mr. David Reaume, to request Modifications for an addition that consists of a 26 square -foot utility room on the first floor, and a 349 square -foot, second -floor deck — see the proposed plans (Exhibit C). Staff finds that the proposed additions, and Modifications, if approved, would secure an appropriate improvement to the lot. It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve MP 13 -02, subject to the conditions listed in this staff report. GENERAL INFORMATION APPLICANT: Mr. David Reaume (Designer) LOCATION: 995 Hampton Road REQUEST: To permit the following Modifications for a proposed deck and utility room addition to an existing 10,433 square -foot, two -story, single - family residence: i. A 24' -0" easterly side yard setback in lieu of the 25' -9" minimum required for a 26 square -foot utility room on the first floor (AMC Sec. 9251.2.3). ii. A 27' -0" easterly side yard setback in lieu of the 51' -7" minimum required for a 349 square -foot deck on the second floor with a staircase to the grade level (AMC Sec. 9251.2.3). SITE AREA: 77,800 square -feet (1.79 acre) FRONTAGES: 258 feet along Hampton Road 265 feet along Dexter Avenue EXISTING LAND USE & ZONING: The site is currently developed with a 10,433 square -foot, two -story, single - family residence that was constructed in 1941 with a 1,917 square -foot basement, and a 1,075 square -foot, attached, three -car garage. There is a swimming pool and spa, a 982 square -foot pool house, and an asphalt tennis court. The site and area are zoned R -0 &D, First One - Family with an Architectural Design Overlay for the Rancho Santa Anita (Upper Rancho) Property Owners' Association. BACKGROUND The subject property is a 77,800 square -foot lot zoned R -0 &D. Attached are an aerial photo of the area (Exhibit A) and photos of the subject residence (Exhibit B). The property is improved with a 10,433 square -foot, two -story, Monterey - Colonial style residence that was built in 1941 with a 1,917 square -foot basement, and a 1,075 square -foot, attached, three -car garage. The property was later improved with a swimming pool and spa, a 982 square -foot pool house, and an asphalt tennis court. On November 6, 2012, the Arcadia City Council approved Special Use Permit No. SUP 12 -27 for the Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts to showcase the subject property for the 2013 Pasadena Showcase House of Design. This event will take place from April 21, 2013, to May 19, 2013. DISCUSSION The applicant is proposing additions that consist of a 349 square -foot deck on the second floor, and a 26 square -foot utility room on the first floor, as shown on Exhibit C. The proposed additions require Modifications to the first and second story, easterly side yard setback requirements. The additions will be approximately 150' -0" from the northerly rear property line. This proposal is before the Planning Commission pursuant to Section 9251.2.12 of the Arcadia Municipal Code, which requires that any second story, side yard setback Modification request be subject to approval by the Planning Commission. Modification Requests i. A 24' -0" easterly side yard setback in lieu of the 25' -9" minimum required for a 26 square -foot utility room on the first floor (AMC Sec. 9251.2.3). The Zoning Code requires a minimum first floor, interior side yard setback of 10' -0 ", or 10% of the lot width, whichever is greater. Therefore, the subject property, with a lot width of 258 feet, is required to provide a first floor side yard setback of 25' -9 ". The applicant is requesting a 24' -0" easterly side yard setback in lieu of the 25' -9" minimum for a 26 square -foot utility room addition on the first floor. This utility room will align with the side and rear walls of the existing three -car garage, and will be finished with wood - siding to match the existing house. The proposed 24' -0" setback is an adequate buffer MP 13 -02 995 Hampton Road February 26, 2013 — Page 2 of 4 for the proposed utility room. Approval of this Modification will secure an appropriate improvement of the lot. ii. A 27' -0" easterly side yard setback in lieu of the 51' -7" minimum required for a 349 square -foot deck on the second floor with a staircase to the grade level (AMC Sec. 9251.2.3). The required second floor interior side yard setback for the subject site is 20% of the lot width, or 51' -7 ". The applicant is proposing a 27' -0" setback for the proposed 349 square -foot deck addition on the second floor. The proposed addition includes an exterior staircase to the grade level of the rear yard area. There is dense vegetation along the easterly property line to provide privacy screening for the neighboring property. Approval of this Modification for the proposed second floor deck will secure an appropriate improvement of the lot. Architectural Design Review The design concept plans of the subject proposal have been reviewed by the Chairman of the Architectural Review Board (ARB) of the Rancho Santa Anita (Upper Rancho) Property Owners' Association. But, because a second floor improvement is involved, a formal review by the ARB is required, and their meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 25th. Notwithstanding the ARB decision, Planning Services finds the proposed design to be consistent with the City's Single - Family Residential Design Guidelines. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS The proposed project qualifies as a Class 5 Exemption (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations) from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15305 of the CEQA Guidelines. A Preliminary Exemption Assessment is attached to this staff report as Exhibit D. PUBLIC NOTICE Public hearing notices for MP 13 -02 were mailed on February 14, 2013 to the property owners and tenants of those properties that are located within 100 feet of the subject property — see the attached radius map (Exhibit E). RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve Modification No. MP 13 -02, 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 MP 13 -02 995 Hampton Road February 26, 2013 — Page 3 of 4 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 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 13 -02 shall not take effect until the applicant, designer, contractor, 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 13 -02, subject to the conditions set forth above, or as modified by the Commission, based on at least one of the following purposes, and that the design is consistent with the City's Single - Family Residential Design Guidelines: 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 13 -02, based on the evidence presented, and state the reasons why the project does not meet any of the above purposes, and /or that the design is not consistent with the City's Single- Family Residential Design Guidelines. If any Planning Commissioner, or other interested party has any questions or comments regarding this matter prior to the February 26, 2013 public hearing, please contact Associate Planner, Thomas Li at (626) 574 -5447, or tli @ci.arcadia.ca.us. Approved: (--- Jim/ f ma, Community Development Administrator Attachments: Exhibit A Aerial Photo of Subject Property and Area Exhibit B Photos of the Subject Property Exhibit C Proposed Plans Exhibit D Preliminary Exemption Assessment Exhibit E 100 -foot Radius Map MP 13 -02 995 Hampton Road February 26, 2013 — Page 4 of 4 View of the rear elevation of the subject property View of the subject utility room area Exhibit B oLlevaL oue) omo VO**P=41 .1../I00 '3 lel N01111111SNO) 9001.6 'BIPBON •P:1uolclumH 06 NOWOOV NO3C1 o.• ffi Z ILI X ; 2 1.11:13dOldd J.N3OVITIV •6.90C z ( SPECIAL NOTES g 6 8 g co >- co 1:1 Li. et coll• to - - X .13Z"Ln . . SZ Il=k4 EAW ElEMOC7 a. w i- Exhibit C %se98t!YLe) 9040 VO 'PRO muNIFJ'21o1 NUM NOL00NL3N00 3V 8321 ainva 9001,6 'VO 'elpeoJv •p13 uo}dweH 966 N011WOOV AVMI21`d1S 2IO11:131X3 ti 0 5 LL RAW ATEILEIBE Z 5 1..:.: i II di44R i�:4 I 1'14111 111111 1,1,1,1, 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: MP 13 -02 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): 995 Hampton Road 3. Entity or person undertaking project: A. B. Other (Private) (1) Name Mr. David Reaume (2) Address 161 E. California Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91105 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. ❑ b. ❑ c. ❑ The proposed action does not constitute a project under CEQA. The project is a Ministerial Project. The project is an Emergency Project. d. ❑ e. f. ❑ The project constitutes a feasibility or planning study. The project is categorically exempt. Applicable Exemption Class: 05 — Minor Alterations 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: 2 -11 -13 Preliminary Exemption Assessment\2011 Staff: FORM "A" Exhibit D 044 1032 1026 1045 1035 1040 1032 1025 995 Hampton Road 100' Radius Map 1020 1014 Fa 1035 1 1025 1015 1005 990 980 960 970 967 950 940 93 957 951 93 960 950 N 936 995 979 965 955 941 Exhibit E