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Home My WebLink AboutItem 1a - 1d Additional Documents+ �r F� - • J ,.� ,� ,fir fr `f }� x• �� r Slllg�e-Farn.U? Kcsidential DFAS I GN- GU'.,DEL INES mp tj ` Vol! 'r 4 40. — r— r At .4 nj! r � • r 6" 41 1 City of Arcadia I SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION A. Applicability ................... ..............................3 B. Objectives ..................... ............................... 4 C. Issues ............................ ............................... 5 II. GUIDELINES A. Basic Elements Site Planning ................ ..............................6 Entry.......................... ............................... 8 Massing...................... ..............................9 Roofs........................ ............................... 11 Facade Design .......... ............................... 12 Detail........................ ............................... 14 Materials & Colors ..... ............................... 17 Landscape & Hardscape ......................... 19 Fences & Walls ..... ............................... 23 B. Architectural Style ........ ............................... 25 C. Additions & Alterations ............................... 33 D. Successful Application of the Guidelines ............. ............................... 34 III. DESIGN REVIEW A. Relationship of Guidelines .......................... 36 B. Scope and Authority ... ............................... 36 C. Design Review Process ............................. 36 IV. DEFINITIONS ................... ............................... 39 Sustainability Icon The leaf icon appears throughout this document to identify goals that will help reduce environmental impacts and promote a healthier environment. Amended April 17, 2009 Page 2 City of Arcadia I SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES APPLICABILITY One of Arcadia's greatest assets is its attractive, well- maintained residential neighborhoods. In order to preserve the character of these neighborhoods and encourage high - quality residential design throughout the City, the Arcadia City Council has adopted these Single - Family Residential Design Guidelines. The guidelines are utilized during the City's architectural design review process to ensure the highest level of design quality, while also allowing room for flexibility in their application. The guidelines are "should" statements; they express the City's desires and expectations. Alternative design features may be allowed if consistent with the intent of the guidelines, or if such allowance will facilitate an innovative or otherwise preferable design concept. Architectural design approval is required for all exterior work requiring a building permit for single - family dwellings and accessory buildings. These guidelines also apply to exterior paint colors and materials to ensure compatibility and harmony with the neighborhood. City review and approval is not required prior to painting a structure; however, the use of exterior materials and paint color should conform to the standards set forth on page 17 of the guidelines. In the five Homeowners Associations (HOAs) recognized by City Council resolution, design review is conducted by each association's Architectural Review Board (ARB). However, these design guidelines apply to all single - family residences throughout the City. Amended April 17, 2009 Page 3 City of Arcadia I SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES OBJECTIVES The objectives of the Single - Family Residential Design Guidelines are to: 1. Provide guidance for the orderly development of the City and promote high - quality development. 2. Allow diversity of style while promoting the positive design characteristics existing throughout the City. 3. Encourage excellence in architectural design that: A. Enhances the visual environment and character of the community; B. Preserves and protects property values; C. Is sensitive to both the site and its surroundings; and D. Has been carefully considered and conveys a sense of balance, integrity, and character. Amended April 17, 2009 Page 4 City of Arcadia I SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES The following are the primary design and development issues that are important to the community relating to new single - family development: 1. Mass and scale: Inappropriate massing and scale is a key issue as large, two -story homes are replacing smaller single -story homes throughout the City. 2. Front entry: Excessively tall or flat entry porches can have a towering or monumental appearance that is inappropriate for most Arcadia neighborhoods. 3. Garages: Street - facing garages tend to be uninviting and have the potential to dominate the front elevation of a house. 4. Architectural style and design: Many new homes lack a coherent architectural style, attempt to combine too many different styles, or have a style that is incompatible with the surrounding homes. 5. Additions and accessory buildings: Additions, as opposed to new homes, have their own set of design challenges. Poorly designed additions and accessory buildings can ruin the character of an existing home. 6. Colors and materials: The use of bright or strong paint colors and /or unnatural building materials can result in a house that looks out -of -place in a more traditional neighborhood setting. 7. Landform and tree preservation: Careless removal of mature trees and severe grading of hillside properties shows little regard for a site's natural attributes and degrades neighborhood character. Lack of detail and insensitive treatment of scale are common problems preventing new houses from fitting into established neighborhoods. Amended April 17, 2009 Page 5 City of Arcadia I SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES SITE PLANNING Site planning involves the arrangement and relationships of walkways, buildings, open space, landscape and associated uses. How well a building fits within its site can determine the success of a project. An effective site plan should reflect the natural attributes of the site while maintaining compatibility with the neighborhood. The following are general guidelines for site development: 1. Natural amenities such as views, trees and similar features unique to the site should be preserved and incorporated into development proposals. 2. The location, configuration, size, and design of new buildings and structures, or the alteration or enlargement of existing structures, should be visually harmonious with their sites and compatible with the character and quality of the surroundings. 3. The height and bulk of proposed dwellings and structures on the site should be in scale and in proportion with the height and bulk of dwellings and structures on surrounding sites. Alternatively, projects should incorporate design measures to adequately mitigate scale differences. 4. The design of a new house should provide effective and varied open space around the residence. This corner house has an unusual informal approach at the street leading to a distant yard enclosure. Consistent front yard setbacks and building scale among neighboring sites create visual harmony. Amended April 17, 2009 Page 6 City of Arcadia I SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES Site Planning continued... The curving line of the driveway creates a unique point of entry while providing A porte cochere offers more than just useful shelter over the an opportunity to preserve the on -site trees. driveway; it allows the building mass to make a transition to the open space and to frame views deep into the site. DISCOURAGED: Aside from the prohibited tall entry, this house shows the unattractive effect of building to maximum code limits without modulating the building mass. Amended April 17, 2009 Page 7 City of Arcadia I SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES ENTRY An entry consists of the entry door and its surrounding architectural elements. Front entries often serve as the primary focal point of a residence and should be carefully designed. The following are guidelines for appropriate entry treatment: The height of an entry porch should be in scale with the height and design of the building. 2. Front entry doors and decorative elements such as roofs, moldings, columns, posts, lighting, benches, and planters should be architecturally compatible with the style of the house. 3. Recessed depth of entry alcoves and projecting depth of entry roofs should be large enough, relative to the house, to provide the appearance of shelter. 4. Entry roofs should follow the same pitch as the adjacent roofs. Flat roof porches are generally discouraged. 5. There should be no vertical or architectural elements located above the entry that emphasizes the scale and massing of the structure. Above: Repeated structural forms and unfolding depth of approach combine for a powerful entry. Below: A simple vehicular approach is angled to the house, allowing the entry to terminate the view dramatically. Amended April 17, 2009 Page 8 City of Arcadia I SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES MASSING The Zoning Code allows a certain building envelope for each site. Proper design is often needed to soften and refine that envelope, as addressed by the following guidelines: 1. New dwellings and additions should be compatible in mass and scale to surrounding buildings in the neighborhood and with the natural site features. 2. Design elements such as eave overhangs, textured wall materials, recessed windows and door openings, ornamental details, and landscaping are encouraged for visual interest and to help reduce the impact of building scale. 3. All sides of a structure, including those that are not visible from the street, should have adequate wall and roof articulation to minimize the building's visual impact. 4. The building base should visually anchor the building by appearing more massive than the upper stories. 5. The upper story of a house should exhibit a lighter character than the base, possibly by reducing floor area and building mass. The second floor should generally step back from the ground floor. 6. Cantilevered forms are generally discouraged, particularly when they are used without aesthetic justification. 7. Building elements that emphasize a structure's verticality are generally discouraged. 8. On corner lots, wall planes facing the street should be varied and articulated into modules that reduce the overall massing and scale. Architectural projections or indentations should be provided to avoid an uninterrupted flat wall. 9. Incorporating trellises, pergolas, covered patios, and other similar features can help break up the mass of a large two -story structure and are encouraged, provided that they complement the architectural style of the house. MMW Above: This residence uses roof articulation and a reduced second floor area to blend in with surrounding single -story homes. Amended April 17, 2009 Page 9 City of Arcadia I SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES Massing continued... Above and left: Many traditional Arcadia houses use understated massing effectively. These examples use simple, repeated roof forms to achieve subtle yet effective massing. Right: This design creates a layered approach: The arch leading to the courtyard, the angled tower expressing a focal point, and the porte cochere at the driveway. Left: This dramatic verticality is out of scale in a single - family residential setting. ["I Above: A large mass does not belong above the garage doors, nor does a tall mass on the second floor. It is out of scale with the dwelling. Amended April 17, 2009 Page 10 City of Arcadia I SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES ROOFS The roof of a house does more than provide shelter from the elements; it helps define the architectural style of a residence. Below are guidelines for appropriate residential roof design. Roof design refers to roof materials as well as massing and form. 1. Roof plans and materials should be compatible with the architectural style and design of the structure. It should enhance the effect of the house's plan articulation by reflecting it in three dimensions (ridges, valleys, etc.) 2. Traditional roof forms such as gables, hips and dormers are encouraged. More severe roof forms such as domes, steep chalet gables and flat roofs are generally discouraged. 3. Dormers, cross gables, and other decorative roof features are encouraged, provided that they are an integral part of the overall roof design and work within the building's architectural style. 4. Combining two different roof pitches is discouraged. qhk� 5. Solar panels are encouraged provided they are not visible from the public right -of -way. Additionally, roofs should be used to screen all vents, flutes and skylights, and other similar features from public view. Bubble or dome - shaped skylights are discouraged. 6. Discouraged roof types include: built up and torch down roofs, rock roofing applied over an approved built up roof, corrugated metal and fiberglass roofing panels, standing seam and similar metal roofing panels, and gravel roofs. Above: Severe roof forms such as domes, steep chalet gables and a combination of roof forms as illustrated above are discouraged. Above: These dormers are not compatible with the roof line. The roof pitch is too low to provide a backdrop for them. Amended April 17, 2009 Page 11 City of Arcadia I SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES FACADE DESIGN Facade design refers to the architectural features, details, and finishes of the front, sides, and rear of a building. The Arcadia homes to the right are part of a tradition that deserves to be protected. From the 1920s example at top to the 1990s example in the middle, the best Arcadia homes use interesting massing and careful detailing. Most attractive designs work within an established style, but that is not a City requirement. These homes also feature a balance, but not complete symmetry. 1. Facade treatment relevant to the house's architectural style should be carried throughout the entire house with each facade and any accessory structure. 2. Architectural features such as decorative moldings, windows, dormers, chimneys, balconies and railings, and landscaped elements such as lattices, can add detail to a facade and are encouraged as long as they respect the scale and dignity of traditional house design. 3. Large areas of flat or blank walls are strongly discouraged. 4. Garages should not dominate the street. If a garage faces a street, windows and other architectural detailing should be used on garage doors to reduce their blank wall impact and scale. 5. Symmetry in design can sometimes create a home that is monumental and too massive. The balanced effect created by symmetry can be achieved with a more subtle design approach. Features that break up the symmetry may consist of major massing elements or small differences in detail from side to side. 6. Large or prominent front elevation balconies are discouraged unless they are an integral part of the building's architectural style. 7. Two - story-high windows tend to emphasize the mass and verticality of a building and should be avoided. This is especially true of two -story window bays. Amended April 17, 2009 Page 12 City of Arcadia I SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES Fagade Design continued... Right: While these houses also show insensitive massing, they share a lack of interesting detail and a flat approach to facade design. Below: Excessive massing of the entry, two - story window bays, and inadequate articulation give this residence a looming appearance. Left: The garage door dominates the house despite the tall entry. Amended April 17, 2009 Page 13 City of Arcadia I SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES DETAIL Architectural details are decorative or ornamental elements that can add visual interest and contribute to the design and style of architecture. Such details include porch columns, decorative door and window designs, exterior moldings, porch and balcony railings, roof overhangs, brackets, awnings, gutters and down spouts, fascia boards, steps and stairs, siding, gables and lighting fixtures. The following are guidelines for appropriate design and use of architectural details: Architectural details should be consistent with, or transparent to, the architectural style of the project. 2. Details with a false appearance, such as thin plant -on window shutters and foam wall ornaments and columns are discouraged. 3. Details that make a residence appear too ornate or monumental for its surroundings are strongly discouraged. Such details may include quoins, elaborate columns and pilasters, balusters, dentils, and keystones. 4. Windows and Doors a. For new structures, all windows and doors should relate to the selected architectural style. b. Window and door change -outs on existing structures should match the existing windows /doors for architectural consistency. Alternatively, all windows and /or doors should be replaced to complement the architectural style of the house. c. Windows should be recessed at least 2 inches from the exterior wall in new construction. Raised surrounds are not an acceptable substitute for recessed windows. d. Surrounds should be no wider than 4 inches, and should have a detailed profile rather than a simple rectangular or half -round section. e. Aside from a small number of picture windows, panes greater than 2 feet in width or height should be divided. True divided lites are preferable, but exterior applied muntins with a detailed profile may be allowable. f. High horizontal windows should be used carefully, if at all, since they tend to be conspicuously out of rhythm with other windows. A series of small square windows may be required as a substitute. g. Ornately carved and /or stained doors should not be used if they are so incompatible with the other building elements that they appear overly prominent. 5. Eaves a. Open soffits are encouraged using the rafter tails to express detail and rhythm. b. Fascia boards around eaves and gables should be narrow (no more than 6 inches deep). c. Excessive use of corbels or brackets should be avoided. If utilized, the placement and design of corbels or brackets should be carefully considered. 6. Chimneys a. Decorative chimney caps are encouraged if appropriate for the building's architectural style. Amended April 17, 2009 Page 14 City of Arcadia I SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES Detail continued... A. Interesting brickwork, hinges, windows, and roof treatment make the entry more interesting. B. This Modern Prairie -style house benefits from understated detailing and wide eaves. C. Lacy stucco texture and balcony design work well with the palms. D. The traditional details of this new home give it a timeless quality. E. A deeply recessed picture window with stepped walls and echoing arches of the porte cochere make an attractive facade. F. A small amount of detail goes a long way: recessed windows, beveled sills, pilasters, and stepped parapet at stairs. G. The details on the porch of an early 20th century house have lived through generations. Amended April 17, 2009 Page 15 City of Arcadia I SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES Detail continued... 0 Above: This house combines flat fascia boards, unattractive joined gables, an incidental entry opening and quoins with a false appearance. Above: A complete lack of detailed interest has created a house with the look of a stucco box. Above: This addition uses wide, flat fascia boards instead of the original house's finer detail. Left: Cornice detail that works well in narrow moldings becomes out -of -scale and incompatible when expanded to a major parapet treatment. Amended April 17, 2009 Page 16 Left: The large and L IM L uninteresting surrounds contribute to an appearance unbroken by any secondary .` roofs or other refining elements. Above: A complete lack of detailed interest has created a house with the look of a stucco box. Above: This addition uses wide, flat fascia boards instead of the original house's finer detail. Left: Cornice detail that works well in narrow moldings becomes out -of -scale and incompatible when expanded to a major parapet treatment. Amended April 17, 2009 Page 16 City of Arcadia I SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES MATERIALS & COLORS Materials and colors not only contribute to a building's architectural style, but can also help tie a new structure to its surroundings. For new houses that are significantly larger than the surrounding homes, it is particularly important to reflect the materials and colors found in the neighborhood. The following are guidelines for appropriate material and color selection. 1. For new structures, repeating colors and materials found in neighboring homes is encouraged. 2. In remodels and additions, new materials should match those of the existing structure. Accessory structures should match materials, finishes and colors found on the primary structure. 3. The use of at least one strong accent material is encouraged. Too many exterior materials are discouraged because they can make a design appear too busy. 4. Natural materials are preferred. Synthetic materials for the building made to simulate natural wood and masonry are discouraged. Stone and brick veneer with a false appearance should be avoided. 5. Architectural design and exterior materials should be applied consistently on all sides of a structure visible from the street. Decorative front facade material should extend around the sides at least to an inside corner. 6. Stucco and plaster finishes should be consistent with the architectural style of the structure. The use of rough stucco finishes is discouraged. ___ � Left: High - quality materials such as smooth 'y ' =1 stucco, wood _ corbels, and pre -cast concrete moldings give �. this residence a look of permanence and integrity. 7. For most architectural styles, the number of colors on the exterior should be limited to a maximum of three, with an additional contrasting color for accent. A balanced color palette should be kept using the correct proportions between the subtler "base colors" and the brighter "accent colors" on each building. Buildings with large walls should have a subtle base color. The base color on smaller buildings or those with more elaborate detail can use slightly stronger tones. In general, the larger and simpler the house design, the more subtle the color should be to reduce the massiveness of large wall planes. Earth tones are best suited and are appropriate for most of the architectural designs found in the City. The use of strong or bright, unnatural colors, including the salmon and pink hues and the bright "white on white" color schemes for exterior stucco, wood siding, trim doors and shutters should be avoided. However, the use of contrasting, natural colors can be appropriate for accent use, such as for shutters and doors. Amended April 17, 2009 Page 17 City of Arcadia I SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES Materials & Colors continued... 8. Appropriate materials for walls and facades include stucco and wood lap siding, as well as more decorative materials such as stone, tile, split -faced block, and brick. The more decorative materials should be used as a base treatment only and not on the entire house unless appropriate for a specific architectural style. 9. Piecemeal embellishment and frequent changes in materials should be avoided. All facades of the home should utilize the same vocabulary of material and color. 10. Exterior materials and architectural details should complement each other. For example, heavy materials should appear to support lighter ones. 11. Material changes should occur in conjunction with changes in the plane of the facade to avoid a "tacked -on" appearance. Ip lm9rm 1pr 9 These roof treatments are discouraged by the guidelines: clay tiles on a composition roof and glossy roof tiles. 12. Exposed gutters and downspouts, unless designed as an outstanding architectural feature of the overall theme, should be colored to match fascia or wall material. 13. Natural clay tile roofs should be replaced with the same material. For repairs, remodels and additions, care should be taken in the selection of material and installation to match as closely as possible the color of the "aged" tiles. 14. The colors of natural roofing materials, such as clay tiles and slate, should be left natural. 15. Roofing materials with glossy surfaces appear unnatural and are strongly discouraged. " F Amended April 17, 2009 Page 18 City of Arcadia I SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES LANDSCAPE & HARDSCAPE Landscaping is an important component of the overall design of a project. Even the most thoughtfully designed house will appear incomplete without adequate landscaping. For new residences and rebuilds, a conceptual landscape plan must be submitted during the design review process. A detailed landscape plan will be required during plan check. The following are guidelines for single - family residential landscape and hardscape: 1. Large planting sizes (24 -inch box or greater) are recommended for trees to make a new dwelling look established and soften the visual impact of a building's mass. 2. For a new residence, there should generally be at least two trees in the front yard, one of which should be drought tolerant. 3. Existing trees in good condition should be preserved whenever possible. 4. Landscaping should be layered, with low planting used in the foreground, proceeding back to the tallest in the background. 5. The use of decorative hardscape materials is encouraged in order to enhance the pedestrian and vehicular experience. Decorative hardscape materials include brick, flagstone, interlocking pavers, tile, stamped or colored concrete, and decomposed granite. 6. In order to promote "walkable" neighborhoods, a pedestrian path should be provided to the front door, separate from the driveway. Here a driveway and pedestrian path originate at the street in a complementary way. Amended April 17, 2009 Page 19 City of Arcadia I SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES Landscape & Hardscape continued... 7. Landscape planters lining driveways, walkways, and property lines are encouraged. 8. For aesthetic and environmental reasons, the use of impervious paved surfaces should be minimized when not necessary for vehicular or pedestrian access or recreational purposes. Permeable hardscape materials are encouraged. 9. Drought - tolerant and native plant species are encouraged; however, consideration should be given to the gradual transition of existing neighborhood landscaping. For example, rather than woody ground coverings and desert landscaping, more lush and finely scaled species are encouraged. W Water Conservation Tips 1. Use "smart irrigation controllers ", a device that automatically adjusts watering times in response to weather changes. Smart irrigation controllers use sensors and weather information to manage watering times and frequency. 2. Install an irrigation system that reduces wasted water from evaporation, overspray and water run -off by watering turf from the surface in a bottom -up model rather than the typical sprinkler /top -down model. 3. Use Low -Flow Drip, Bubblers, or Low -flow Sprinklers. 1 Above: Layered landscaping using native plants t : Left: Decorative N� � � � � hardscape materials such as brick pavers are encouraged 1 Amended April 17, 2009 Page 20 City of Arcadia I SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES Landscape & Hardscape continued... Residential landscape design should complement the architecture of the house. The design should also fit in with the neighborhood and the surrounding environment. Conserving existing, established plant materials is almost always the best approach. Borrowing from the existing plant theme and the environment makes the new design fit in. The new design should also group plants with similar water, nutrient, and sun needs so as to avoid any growth problems. ��h �1]��]��1►�rrl ►�relLl ��irq Recommended plants include the following, but additional selections are encouraged for variety: r denotes trees that need a large area for root growth) Canopy trees: Cinnamomum camphora (Camphor Tree) * Pistachia chinensis (Chinese Pistache) Platanus acerifolia (London Plane Tree) Platanus racemosa ( Califomia Sycamore) Quercus agrifolia (Coast Live Oak) Quercus engelmanni (Engelman Oak) Tpuana tipu (Tipu Tree) Ulmus parvifolia (Chinese Evergreen Elm) Specimen trees: Agonis fluxuosa (Peppermint Tree) Eucalyptus ssp. Ginkgo biloba (Maidenhair Tree) Olea europaea (Olive Tree) Pinus eldarica (Afghan Pine) Pinus pinea (Italian Stone Pine)* Flowering trees: Albizia julibrissin Rosa' (Silk Tree) Cassia leptophylla (Gold Medallion Tree) Cercis occidentalis ( Westem Redbud) - Jacaranda mimosifolia (Jacaranda) Koelreuteria bipinnata (Chinese Flame Tree) Koelreuteria paniculata (Goldenrain Tree) Lagerstroemia indica (Crape Myrtle - multi) Malus Prainefire' (Prainefire Crabapple) Pyres kawakamii (Evergreen Pear) . go Prunus ssp. .. Tabebuia impetiginosa (Pink Trumpet Tree) Palm trees: Archontophoenix cumminghamiana (King Palm) Phoenix spp. (Date Palm) Washingtonia fififera ( Califomia Fan Palm) Washingtonia robusta (Mexican Fan Palm) Brahae edulis (Guadalupe Palm) Syagrus romanzoffrana (Queen Palm) Planting palette continues on next page.. Photographs, clockwise from top left: Coast Live Oak, Olive, California Sycamore, California Pepper, Mexican Fan Palm, Western Redbud, California Fan Palm, Silk Tree Amended April 17, 2009 Page 21 City of Arcadia I SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES Landscape & Hardscape continued... Shrubs: (* denotes value as screening plant) Arctostaphylos hookeri (Monterey Manzanita) Ceanothus griseus horizontalis (Carmel Creeper) Cistus spp. (Rockrose) Cotoneaster dammeri (Lowfast Bearberry) Lantana spp. Lavandula spp. (Lavender) Liriope muscari (Big Blue Lily Turr) Lavender Mahonia repens (Creeping Mahonia) Pelargonium ssp. (Pelatum) Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) Salvia spp. (Sage) Santolina chamaecyparissus (Lavender Cotton) Trachelospermum jasminoides (Star Jasmine) Verbena ssp. 0', Rockrose Orchid Rockrose Salvia Vines: Bougainvillea ssp. Distictis buccinatoria (Blood -Red Trumpet Vine) Distictis laxiflora (Vanilla Trumpet Vine) Distictis `Rivers' (Royal Trumpet Vine) Jasminum polyanthum (Jasmine) Pyrostegia venusta (Flame Vine) Rosa cultivars (Rose) Thunbergia alata (Black -eyed Susan Vine) Low accent plants: Aloe spp. Hemerocallis hybrids (Daylily) Iris spp. Poker) Royal Trumpet Vine Bougainvillea Aloe Lantana Amended April 17, 2009 Page 22 * Escallonia ssp. Azalea ssp. (Azalea) Euphorbia characias `Wulfenii' Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) (Mediterranean Spurge) Alyogyne heugelii & cvs (Blue Hibiscus) Euphorbia rigida (Silver Spurge) • Bamboo ssp. Gardenia ssp. Buddleia davidii (Butterfly Bush) * Grevillia ssp. • Camellia ssp. (Camellia) * Hibiscus rosa - sinensis (Chinese Hibiscus) Cassia splendida (Golden Wonder Senna) * Myrtus communis (True Myrtle) Ceanothus var. (Wild Lilac) * Osmanthus ssp. Cistus purpureus (Orchid Rockrose) Penstemon spectabilis (Showy Penstemon) • Cocculus laurifolius (Laurel Leaf) * Podocarpus ssp. • Cotoneaster ssp. * Prunus caroliniana (Carolina Laurel Cherry) Echium fastuosum (Pride of Madeira) * Pyracantha ssp. (Firethorn) *Rosa ssp. (Rose) Groundcovers: Arctostaphylos hookeri (Monterey Manzanita) Ceanothus griseus horizontalis (Carmel Creeper) Cistus spp. (Rockrose) Cotoneaster dammeri (Lowfast Bearberry) Lantana spp. Lavandula spp. (Lavender) Liriope muscari (Big Blue Lily Turr) Lavender Mahonia repens (Creeping Mahonia) Pelargonium ssp. (Pelatum) Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) Salvia spp. (Sage) Santolina chamaecyparissus (Lavender Cotton) Trachelospermum jasminoides (Star Jasmine) Verbena ssp. 0', Rockrose Orchid Rockrose Salvia Vines: Bougainvillea ssp. Distictis buccinatoria (Blood -Red Trumpet Vine) Distictis laxiflora (Vanilla Trumpet Vine) Distictis `Rivers' (Royal Trumpet Vine) Jasminum polyanthum (Jasmine) Pyrostegia venusta (Flame Vine) Rosa cultivars (Rose) Thunbergia alata (Black -eyed Susan Vine) Low accent plants: Aloe spp. Hemerocallis hybrids (Daylily) Iris spp. Poker) Royal Trumpet Vine Bougainvillea Aloe Lantana Amended April 17, 2009 Page 22 City of Arcadia I SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES FENCES & WALLS Front yard fences are frequently designed in a manner that breaks up the shared open space that defines a graceful residential street. Instead of enjoying the changing views of landscaped depth, the eyes of the street's visitors are stopped by the flatness of the fences. Implementation of the following guidelines will result in fences and walls that are more harmonious with the neighborhood. 1. Front yard fencing should be as open and simple as possible. 2. In general, overly ornate or light colored wrought iron fences should be avoided. 3. Decorative wood fencing is allowed in the front yard only if consistent with the architectural style and if fully painted or stained. 4. Fencing and wall materials should be compatible with the building and should be used to reinforce the architectural theme of the building. 5. Bare precision block is generally discouraged. For new residences, courtyard walls and walls along the perimeter of the property lines should be made of a decorative material that complements the residence, such as brick, stone, or textured concrete block (e.g. split -face, scored, slump stone). Plain concrete block with a stucco finish to match the residence may be an acceptable substitute. 6. On lots with existing walls or fences, new walls /fences should match or be compatible with existing walls /fences. 7. The use of clinging vines, shrubs, and trees to soften the visual impact of walls and fences is encouraged, especially when visible from the public right -of -way. Above: Layered outdoor space uses plants of varying heights along with building walls and outdoor walls and fences. Above: The varying heights and setbacks of this fence add visual interest and highlight the points of entry. Amended April 17, 2009 Page 23 City of Arcadia I SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES Fences & Walls continued... This wall that encloses a side and rear yard uses flat tile caps and stepped massing to accentuate the entry and complement the house's fine detailing. Above: The shared open space along the street benefits from both continuity and variety. Fences should blend into the landscape. These tall, unattractive fences have an uninviting appearance. Amended April 17, 2009 Page 24 City of Arcadia I SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES ARCHITECTURAL STYLE Arcadia, like most other California cities, has a mix of architectural styles within its residential neighborhoods. Consistency of design features within traditional styles such as Ranch, American Colonial, Spanish, etc. has served Arcadia well because it has enlivened the City with variety while maintaining a distinctly traditional neighborhood character. In recognizing the value of architectural diversity, the City does not seek to dictate which styles are allowed, but rather to promote an awareness of what makes different elements work together. Strict adherence to a single architectural style is not required; however, combining too many elements from several divergent styles often results in an incoherent design. Generally, the City recommends choosing a single architectural style as a starting point in the design process. Positive design features from other styles may be incorporated if the various elements work together. Most importantly, the overall architectural style should be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. Using similar features, colors, and materials found in nearby homes is encouraged. The following pages list some of the architectural styles found in and around Arcadia and their successful characteristics. Amended April 17, 2009 Page 25 City of Arcadia I SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES Architectural Style continued... Traditional ranch combines characteristics of other styles in the City's guidelines. It has the straightforward massing and detailing of the Tudor /Cottage style, along with the rustic materials of the Craftsman style. Emphasis on the horizontal is important, and extension of the Traditional Ranch style to two stories dilutes its distinction from the other aforementioned styles. Ranch style is particularly characteristic of Arcadia's mid - century boom years, creating a comfortable suburban setting surviving to the current day and influencing the approach recommended for all styles. Amended April 17, 2009 Page 26 R A D I T 1 0 N AM Form: Simple, horizontal massing Modest entry expression — roof or alcove Roof: Shallow pitched roof — gable and shed Walls: Stucco or clapboard walls Windows: Wood window frames, or metal with recessed windows Details: Simple molding profiles Color: More contrast between roof and walls than between field and trim Traditional ranch combines characteristics of other styles in the City's guidelines. It has the straightforward massing and detailing of the Tudor /Cottage style, along with the rustic materials of the Craftsman style. Emphasis on the horizontal is important, and extension of the Traditional Ranch style to two stories dilutes its distinction from the other aforementioned styles. Ranch style is particularly characteristic of Arcadia's mid - century boom years, creating a comfortable suburban setting surviving to the current day and influencing the approach recommended for all styles. Amended April 17, 2009 Page 26 City of Arcadia I SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES Architectural Style continued... — COLONIAL / AMERICAN L ' A D I T 1 • Form: Simple form, at least for major part of house Roof: Moderate to steep roofs — gable or shed Compound roof pitch (gambrel) part of tradition Detailed molding and cornice profiles Walls: Shingle or clapboard walls Windows: Moderate to broad frames Small panes Details: Small, finely detailed fascia boards, vents, and other details Details part of functional elements rather than applied Color: Pale walls; contrasting trim optional Dark roofs Colonial or American Traditional style uses plain massing and fine detailing. Wood is used for the siding, and fine millwork traditionally is used sparingly but efficiently for expressing detailed elements. Modest scale is important for that detail work, including semicircular vents, window trim, window panes and muntins, and fascia boards with open soffits. Simplicity is important in the roof form, principally gable or shed. Amended April 17, 2009 Page 27 City of Arcadia I SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES Architectural Style continued... AIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Form: Low mass moderating two -story mass Arches (deep) Courtyards Arcades Pergolas Wide front balcony on Monterey variant Roof: Barrel tile roofs — shed, hip, gable Flat shingles or tiles on Monterey variant Shallow to moderate slopes (4:12 to 6:12) Heavy exposed dark beams Walls: Stucco walls Windows: Recessed windows w/ minimal frames Details: Decorative vents Iron accents & balconies Color: Pale walls customary Roof may be light, medium, or dark Brown or other rich trim color Spanish styles — Colonial, Mission Revival, and Monterey among other variants — emerged as the dominant style in Southern California during the 1920s building boom. Its adaptability to different building programs has made it a perennial favorite. The adaptability results from a few design characteristics. First is the use of large, simple massing components to achieve simplicity and drama. Next is the discreet use of well - placed, well- designed, and well- executed details. When combined with the simple massing, which would otherwise be dull, the details create an integrated design that is rich and expressive. Pergolas and other garden structures are also used to complement and mitigate the building mass. Amended April 17, 2009 Page 28 City of Arcadia I SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES Architectural Style continued... The Tudor /Cottage style has nothing to do with limiting house size to what people think of as a cottage. It is a style that is concerned with creating comforting features that allow a house to be inviting and tasteful in an unpretentious way, no matter what size the house. The emphasis is on the roof, using steep slopes and /or low eaves to minimize wall height and emphasize the sloped roof as epitomizing home. Straightforward massing is also used, and details are also straightforward but highly visible, such as wide window trim, half- timbering, plain fascia boards, and simple exposed soffits. -M -W.�� -.: : -W Amended April 17, 2009 Page 29 • Form: Simple massing Entry expression may be modest Roof: Moderate to steep roof pitch Shed or gable roof Rustic tile roof Walls: Shingle, clapboard, or rustic walls Windows: Pronounced surrounds, wide or narrow Recessed windows Details: Simple detail; minimal ornament Half - timber expression (Tudor) Color: Warm colors with dark trim The Tudor /Cottage style has nothing to do with limiting house size to what people think of as a cottage. It is a style that is concerned with creating comforting features that allow a house to be inviting and tasteful in an unpretentious way, no matter what size the house. The emphasis is on the roof, using steep slopes and /or low eaves to minimize wall height and emphasize the sloped roof as epitomizing home. Straightforward massing is also used, and details are also straightforward but highly visible, such as wide window trim, half- timbering, plain fascia boards, and simple exposed soffits. -M -W.�� -.: : -W Amended April 17, 2009 Page 29 City of Arcadia I SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES Architectural Style continued... The Craftsman style is a descendant of the Cottage Style and is particularly identified with California due to the influence of the Greene brothers in Pasadena and Bernard Maybeck in the San Francisco region. The rustic look of Craftsman architecture relies on a spacious exterior — great porches and overhangs — as well as use of stained wood, dark colors, and rustic supporting materials of river rock and rough brick. Massing can be very simple on a small Craftsman, which will likely focus entirely on its front porch and gable, or much more complex on a large Craftsman with variation of massing elements and angles. R�Pi r Amended April 17, 2009 Page 30 • Form: Prominent porches (two sides common) Large, often tapered, porch columns Second floor set in from first Complex massing on larger houses Roof: Composition or flat tile roofs Shallow slopes — gable; some shed Broad eave overhangs (12 to 42 inches) Carved rafter tails & brackets Walls: Shingle or clapboard walls (stucco alt.) Windows: Broad wooden window frames Fine division of panes, especially at top of window Details: Decorative vents Wood accents & balconies Tapered posts Clinker brick / river rock Color: Dark warm colors The Craftsman style is a descendant of the Cottage Style and is particularly identified with California due to the influence of the Greene brothers in Pasadena and Bernard Maybeck in the San Francisco region. The rustic look of Craftsman architecture relies on a spacious exterior — great porches and overhangs — as well as use of stained wood, dark colors, and rustic supporting materials of river rock and rough brick. Massing can be very simple on a small Craftsman, which will likely focus entirely on its front porch and gable, or much more complex on a large Craftsman with variation of massing elements and angles. R�Pi r Amended April 17, 2009 Page 30 City of Arcadia I SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES Architectural Style continued... French design is distinct from classical in its application of a few distinctive features. Most characteristic are mansard roofs, which are always steeply pitched and either straight or curved. That curve is normally concave, but convex curves can also fit the style. Ornate metalwork is another hallmark, usually applied in a linear manner as balcony balustrades, or as fascia boards along eaves, but in some instances used structurally for columns. Used with restraint, French style works particularly well with classical and Spanish styles. In an eclectic neighborhood, it is the quality of the design rather than its feature set that allows wildly divergent styles to work together well, and French design is within that mix. :,gym Amended April 17, 2009 Page 31 Form: Symmetrical entry Terraced massing optional Roof: Flat tile roofs Steep slopes — mansard dominant Detailed parapets Walls: Stucco walls Windows: Recessed windows w/ minimal frames Details: Curved iron accents & balconies Thin, detailed moldings Decorative vents Color: Pale walls and trim; any shade for roof French design is distinct from classical in its application of a few distinctive features. Most characteristic are mansard roofs, which are always steeply pitched and either straight or curved. That curve is normally concave, but convex curves can also fit the style. Ornate metalwork is another hallmark, usually applied in a linear manner as balcony balustrades, or as fascia boards along eaves, but in some instances used structurally for columns. Used with restraint, French style works particularly well with classical and Spanish styles. In an eclectic neighborhood, it is the quality of the design rather than its feature set that allows wildly divergent styles to work together well, and French design is within that mix. :,gym Amended April 17, 2009 Page 31 City of Arcadia I SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES Architectural Style continued... Modern houses tend to emphasize strong horizontal and vertical planes, express layering of planes and spaces, and interweave interior and exterior spaces. Together, these design elements can produce compelling and dramatic effects. When introduced into a neighborhood of more traditional styles, however, modern houses often present too great a contrast or too little in terms of humanizing detail to fit their setting. Modern styles are encouraged if they involve the best characteristics of the style — the layering and indoor /outdoor interweaving — and avoid the visual conflicts with traditional styles that too often occur. Landscape screening, as an important component of both modern architecture and harmonizing differing styles, will be taken into special account in evaluating modern designs. Amended April 17, 2009 Page 32 ■ • - • nw"�'M • D E ' Form: Simple, horizontal massing Pronounced entry expression — roof or alcove Deep layering of wall and window planes Intermingling of exterior and interior space Roof: Flat roof, and /or shallow pitch — gable and shed Walls: Stucco or other smooth walls Windows: Wood window frames, or metal with recessed windows Details: Simple molding profiles Color: Subtle colors except optional fine accent lines Modern houses tend to emphasize strong horizontal and vertical planes, express layering of planes and spaces, and interweave interior and exterior spaces. Together, these design elements can produce compelling and dramatic effects. When introduced into a neighborhood of more traditional styles, however, modern houses often present too great a contrast or too little in terms of humanizing detail to fit their setting. Modern styles are encouraged if they involve the best characteristics of the style — the layering and indoor /outdoor interweaving — and avoid the visual conflicts with traditional styles that too often occur. Landscape screening, as an important component of both modern architecture and harmonizing differing styles, will be taken into special account in evaluating modern designs. Amended April 17, 2009 Page 32 City of Arcadia I SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES ADDITIONS & ALTERATIONS The design guidelines up to this point apply to all projects. For additions and alterations, the City recognizes that the designer faces special challenges. The primary challenge is to integrate the new with the old, maintaining and continuing the best elements of the existing house. This applies to massing as well as detailing. Below are guidelines for additions and alterations. 1. An addition should be designed to look like part of the original house. All exterior treatments should match those of the existing house as closely as possible. 2. Second floors should be modest in relation to the first floor. This often involves setting the second floor walls in and keeping the top plate height shorter than the first story. 3. Porch additions should match the scale and architectural style of the existing house. In general, the eaves of the porch roof should align with the first story. 4. Alterations to an existing house that do not enlarge its floor area, such as replacement windows, doors, siding, or roof tiles, should be consistent with the building's architectural style. 5. Piecemeal alterations to the exterior of a house are strongly discouraged. Alterations to one elevation should be consistently carried out on the other elevations. 6. Refer to Guideline 4.b. on page 14 and Guideline 13 on page 18 for additional guidelines pertaining to additions and alterations. Above: This Arcadia home exhibits the positive results of a well - designed second story addition. Instead of having a "tacked -on" appearance, the addition is thoughtfully integrated with the architecture of the existing house. Placing the mass of a 2 -story addition behind an existing one -story house is generally encouraged, but it needs to be carefully coordinated. Amended April 17, 2009 Page 33 City of Arcadia I SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION OF THE GUIDELINES This section highlights three actual design review cases that demonstrate how careful implementation of the design guidelines can achieve very successful results. For each project, there is a "discouraged" front elevation, showing the project as originally submitted, and an "encouraged" front elevation, showing the project in its final approved form. The examples illustrate how roof and facade articulation, asymmetry in facade design, and /or a less elaborate architectural style can transform the appearance of a house without significantly reducing its size. Copyright Notice: The architectural drawings, including but not limited to the front elevation designs, contained in the Single - Family Residential Design Guidelines are protected under United States and international copyright laws and are the exclusive property of the City of Arcadia or its third party licensors. The drawings are provided in these Guidelines for reference purposes only and may not be copied, reproduced, republished, posted, transmitted, displayed, modified, sold, distributed or in any way used by you or on your behalf, in any form or by any means, including for the making of derivative works, without express prior written consent from the owner of each respective drawing. Amended April 17, 2009 Page 34 City of Arcadia I SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES Successful Application of the Guidelines continued... EXAMPLE 2 Discouraged Encouraged Copyright © 2008, OFA. All rights reserved. EXAMPLE 3 Discouraged Encouraged Copyright © 2008, Landtec Construction, Inc. All rights reserved. Amended April 17, 2009 Page 35 City of Arcadia I SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES DESIGN REVIEW 2. Design concept review by the Development Services Department, as provided for in the code. This must be completed prior to the plan check procedure. Projects that A. Relationship of Guidelines require further discretionary approval shall be subject to final design approval by the appropriate body. The key to a successful residential project in Arcadia is to assure its compatibility with the surrounding dwellings in the neighborhood and, in the case of a building addition, with the existing building. Compatibility includes such terms as "architectural style, mass, scale, orientation, setback and architectural elements such as texture, color and building materials ". The Design Guidelines will be utilized during the City's review process to encourage the highest level of design quality and at the same time provide the flexibility necessary to encourage creativity on the part of project designers in response to existing site conditions. Proposals for a new dwelling or additions or alterations to an existing dwelling must follow a development review process set forth in the guidelines in order to complete site and building improvements. B. Scope and Authority The guidelines should be reviewed prior to beginning a project design. Design review consists of three steps: 1. Preliminary consultation between the project sponsor and the Development Services Department staff to discuss the zoning requirements and the Architectural Design Guidelines and criteria applicable to the site and use. Exception: Properties within City designated homeowners associations are subject to the Architectural Design Guidelines set forth in this document, but shall be subject to the review and approval of only the homeowner associations' architectural review boards. 3. Final design review occurs during the Plan Check process by the Development Services Department to ensure consistency with the plans approved during the design review process. C. Design Review Process 1. Stages of Review: a. Preliminary Consultation. Preliminary consultation shall be initiated by requesting an appointment with a city planner. b. Design Concept Review. Design concept review shall be initiated by an application submitted to the Development Services Department on a form approved and containing information required by the Development Services Director or designee. The application shall include such plans and materials required for adequate concept review. c. Final Design Review. Final design review of development plans shall be initiated within one (1) year Amended April 17, 2009 Page 36 City of Arcadia I SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES of design concept approval by submitting plans to Building Services for plan check. b) By Regular Review by the Development Services Department, Community Development Division. The 2. Design Concept Review and Approval Development Services Director or designee shall review development plans submitted for design concept a) By Administrative Review. The Development Services approval within thirty (30) working days of receipt of a Director or designee shall have the authority to review completed application, and may approve, conditionally and approve the following types of improvements to a approve, disapprove or return plans for revisions. After single - family dwelling and /or accessory building(s) each submittal of revised plans, the City has thirty (30) subject to determination of compliance with the single- working days to review the plans. Within five (5) family Design Guidelines: working days after a decision, notice shall be mailed to the applicant. (1) Roofing material (2) Window / door change outs / replacements / c) By Modification Committee, Planning Commission or additions City Council. Concurrent with the hearing of an (3) Fences / walls / gates application for a modification or other type of (4) Exterior finishes application, the Modification Committee, Planning (5) Patio enclosures, covered patios, trellises, Commission or City Council may approve, conditionally and gazebos on residentially zoned property approve or disapprove the design concept plans. (6) Minor first floor additions and detached accessory buildings on single - family zoned 3. Final Design Review and Approval property (7) Other types of exterior alterations as deemed The Development Services Department shall review the appropriate by the Development Services final design as part of the plan check procedure to ensure Director or designee compliance with the approved plans. The Development Services Department may approve, conditionally approve Review of the aforementioned improvements may be or disapprove said plans. conducted upon submittal of plans to Building Services or subsequent to plans being submitted for plan check. 4. Fee If the Development Services Director or designee determines that the proposed improvements do not Before accepting any application for design review or comply with the single - family design guidelines, the appeal, the City shall charge and collect a fee in an amount applicant shall submit for a regular review process as established by resolution of the City Council. In addition, set forth below. the applicant shall reimburse the City for all costs associated with design review performed by the City's Planning Services staff shall sign plans prior to architectural and landscape design consultants prior to final issuance of a building permit. approval of the design review. Amended April 17, 2009 Page 37 City of Arcadia I SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES 5. Effective Date No permit shall be issued for any use involved in an application for design review until action on such application shall have become final by reason of the expiration of time to make an appeal (within 5 working days after the date of decision). 6. Expiration of Approval Design approval shall expire one (1) year following its effective date unless: a. A building permit has been issued and construction has commenced and been diligently and continuously pursued; or b. A certificate of occupancy has been issued; or c. The approval is renewed. 7. Extension of Approval The Development Services Director or designee or the body that reviewed a project may renew design concept approval or final design approval for a period not to exceed one year beyond the initial expiration date, upon determining that the findings made remain valid. An application for an extension shall be made a minimum of thirty (30) days prior to the initial expiration date and shall be accompanied by payment of a fee in an amount established by resolution of the City Council. 8. Plan Revisions The Development Services Director or designee or the body that conducted design concept review of a project may approve changes to approved plans or in conditions of approval upon determining that the changes are minor and are consistent with the intent of the original approval. 9. Appeals a. Appeals from the Development Services Director's or designee's or Modification Committee's decision shall be made to the Planning Commission within five (5) working days of the decision and shall be accompanied by payment of an appeal fee in an amount established by Resolution of the City Council. A public hearing shall be scheduled not less than ten (10) calendar days or more than forty (40) calendar days after the filing of an appeal. b. Appeals from the decision of the Planning Commission shall be made to the City Council within five (5) working days of the Planning Commission's decision and shall be accompanied by payment of an appeal fee in an amount established by resolution of the City Council. A public hearing shall be scheduled not less than ten (10) calendar days or more than forty (40) calendar days after the filing of an appeal. 10. Enforcement a. Building Permits. Building Permits shall not be issued if conditions imposed under the Architectural Design Review Procedure are not satisfied. b. Conditions. Non - compliance with design review requirements that are included as conditions to discretionary land use approvals of the City such as conditional use permits, modifications and similar actions shall constitute grounds for the suspension or revocation of such approval. Amended April 17, 2009 Page 38 City of Arcadia I SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES DEFINITIONS Alcove: A small area cut out of a larger mass, such as an entry porch Articulation: Use of different planes, surfaces, and forms to define an interesting and attractive building or component of a building Asymmetry: Different on one side than on the other Cantilever: A portion of a building extending out beyond its supporting wall or column Chamfer: A beveled corner which is formed in concrete work by placing a triangular or curved insert in the corner of the form. Clipped eaves: Eaves that have a minimal projection over the wall below Context: The character - defining surroundings of a site Dormer: A structure with walls extending up from a roof, typically housing one or more windows Eave: The extension of a roof beyond an Exterior wall, with no enclosed area underneath it Eclectic: Of mixed styles Elevation: A two - dimensional view of the front, side, or rear of a building or wall Facade: See Elevation Fascia: The board enclosing the edge of an eave Gable: A wall beneath the exposed end of one or more sloping roofs Guidelines: Regulations that can be required flexibly as appropriate to each project or situation Hardscape: Pavement and other ground treatments other than plant materials Integrity: Having enough consistency to be perceived as an "integral" unit Layering: Having different elements in different planes, forming layers, rather than a simple wall Mansionization: Building a house too big for its lot, or too ornate or formal in its appearance Mass: The overall perceived size of a building, affected by not only its dimensions but also the manner in which its walls, roofs, and facade elements are designed Mission or barrel tile: A half - circular roof tile that is used alternately face -up and face -down Modulation: Varying the depth and other characteristics of a wall or roof in order to improve its appearance through breaking up its length and mass Monumentality: The appearance of trying to appear too important or imposing for its context Muntins: Narrow strips that form a division between window panes Nested Gables: One gable placed beneath another, usually off - center Overdesigned: Too ornate for its size or surroundings Pilaster: A column (structural or decorative) that is placed against a wall Pitch: The slope of a roof, expressed in inches of rise against 12 inches run (as in 4:12) Porch: A prominent entry, including any roof above Amended April 17, 2009 Page 39 City of Arcadia I SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES Porte - Cochere: A roofed structure, open on the sides, extending over a driveway Project: Any physical work upon a property requiring Ci +x/ approval Quoins: Large squared stones such as buttresses, set at tl angles of a building; the external corner of a building. S -tile: A roof tile attempting to simulate the effect of mission barrel tile with multiple curves Scale: Size relative to other portions of a building, landscape, surroundings, or to viewers Shed Roof: A simple roof of a single slope Site amenities: Benches, fountains, garden structures, and other items added to an open space to enhance its use and enjoyment Soffit: The underside of an eave Substantial: Having enough visual depth to appear visually ar structurally sound Surrounds: Ornamental projecting surfaces around a windc or door Symmetry: The same on both sides Underdesigned: Too simple to offer any interest to the viewe Amended April 17, 2009 Page 40 RESOLUTION NO. 6770 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING AND AMENDING REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO REAL PROPERTY IN THE SINGLE - FAMILY HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN ZONE AREAS. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City Council hereby repeals Resolution Nos. 5286, 5287, 5288, 5289, and 5290 and Ordinance No. 1832, and adopts this Resolution pursuant to Ordinance No. 2285. SECTION 2. In accordance with the Arcadia General Plan directive to protect and preserve the character and quality of its neighborhoods by requiring harmonious design, and to implement Arcadia's Single - Family Residential Design Guidelines applicable to the real property within the five Single - Family Homeowners' Associations that are zoned "D" as Architectural Design area, Architectural Review Boards are established for each Association and are hereinafter referred to as the "ARBs ". The five Homeowners' Associations and their Architectural Design Zones are: Arcadia Highlands Home Owners Association — "Highlands" Rancho Santa Anita Property Owners Association — "Upper Rancho" Santa Anita Oaks Homeowners Association — "Oaks" Rancho Santa Anita Residents' Association — "Lower Rancho" Santa Anita Village Community Association of Arcadia — "Village" The boundaries for each Association are depicted in Exhibit "A." The ARB for each area is governed by the corresponding Homeowners' Association Board for that area. 1 SECTION 3. In order to promote and maintain the quality single - family residential environment of the City of Arcadia, and to protect the property values and architectural character of such residential environments in those portions of the City in which the residents have formed a homeowners association, and to accomplish the purposes set forth in Section 7 there are hereby established the following regulations and procedures in which said associations may exercise plan review authority. SECTION 4. It is determined that each building or structure and its landscaping and hardscape on properties within each area should exhibit a consistent and cohesive architectural style, and be harmonious and compatible with other neighborhood structures in architectural style, scale, visual massing, height, width and length, and setbacks in relationship to site contours and architectural elements such as texture, color and building materials. To promote harmony and compatibility is not to promote sameness, uniformity, a specific architectural style, or a certain time period. It is acknowledged that architecture (and neighborhoods in general) evolve and change over time and this will be considered through the review process. The following standards and conditions are hereby imposed upon all properties within said areas pursuant to the zoning regulations of the Arcadia Municipal Code, and all those in ownership or control of property within said areas are subject to this Resolution. A. SITE PLANNING —1. Natural amenities such as views, and other features unique to the site should be preserved and incorporated into development proposals. 2 2. The location, configuration, and design of new buildings and structures, or the alteration or enlargement of existing structures, should be visually harmonious with their sites and compatible with the character and quality of the surroundings. 3. The height and bulk of proposed dwellings and structures on the site should be in scale and in proportion with the height and bulk of dwellings and structures on surrounding sites. Alternatively, projects should incorporate design measures to adequately mitigate scale differences. 4. The design of a new house should provide effective and varied open space around the residence. B. STREETSCAPE — The developed subject property, when viewed from the street, should blend and be harmonious with the other structures and landscaping on the street. This includes and is not limited to setbacks, structural mass and scale, height, roof forms, facades, entries, building materials and everything that can be seen from the street. Each neighborhood or street has an established streetscape that defines its character. Streetscape characteristics should be considered by new projects. C. FLOOR AREA — The space contained within the boundaries of the property, including any open porch, open entry, balcony, covered patio, trellis, or garage, whether or not it is an integral part of the dwelling, shall NOT be considered in computing the square footage contained in any such building as measured from the outer faces of the exterior walls in computing the required minimum floor area of a dwelling. Village — 1,200 square feet of ground floor area if 1 story in height, or 1,300 square feet of floor area if 2 stories in height, at least 900 square feet of which must be on the ground floor. Lower Rancho — 1,400 square feet of ground floor area if 1 story and not less than 1,000 square feet on ground floor if 1'/2 or 2 stories Upper Rancho — 2,500 square feet of ground floor area. Attached covered porch, balcony or garage shall be counted at .5. Highlands — 1,600 square feet if 1 story and not less than 1,200 square feet on ground floor if 1 Y2 or 2 stories. Oaks — 2,000 square feet of ground floor area, except 1,800 square feet in Tracts 14656, 13544 & 10617, in which no one - family dwelling shall be erected or permitted which contains less than 1,800 square feet of ground floor area. D. FRONT YARD SETBACKS — If a dwelling with a larger front yard than the minimum required by the underlying zone designation exists on a lot on either side of the subject property, the ARB shall have the authority to require a front yard setback for the subject property equal to at least an average of the two adjacent front yards. Village — Underlying Zoning Lower Rancho — Underlying Zoning Upper Rancho — Minimum 50 feet Highlands — Underlying Zoning Oaks — Minimum sixty -five (65) feet from the front property line, except that Tract 13544 shall be not less than sixty (60) feet, Tracts 13345 & 11013 shall not be less than fifty -five (55) feet, and Tract 14656 shall not be less than fifty (50) feet. E. SIDE YARD SETBACKS Village —10% of lot frontage, and not less than 5 feet Lower Rancho — 10% of the lot frontage, and not less than 10 feet 4 Upper Rancho — Minimum 15 feet Highlands —10% of lot frontage, and not less than 6 feet Oaks —10% of lot frontage, and not less than 10 feet F. REAR YARD SETBACKS Village — Minimum 25 feet Lower Rancho — Underlying Zoning Upper Rancho — Minimum 40 feet Highlands — Underlying Zoning Oaks — Minimum 35 feet G. CORNER LOT SETBACKS (STREET SIDE) Village — Underlying Zoning Lower Rancho — Underlying Zoning Upper Rancho — Underlying Zoning Highlands — Minimum 15 feet from side street for Tracts 10725, 13367, 14626, 15285 & 16920. Oaks — On a corner lot, any detached garage shall be located a minimum of twenty (20) feet, at any point, from the side street property line. H. FRONT OF DWELLING — For all HOAs, any dwelling on the lot should face the front lot line. Exceptions for good cause may be granted through the review process. I. GARAGES — No carports allowed. Village & Lower Rancho — Garages shall not dominate the front elevation, and should be set back from the front facade or located in the back yard. 5 Upper Rancho — No garage door shall be allowed to face the public right -of -way within the front 150 feet of the property. No garage door shall be closer to the street than the dwelling (Lots 1 through 20 of Tract No. 13184 shall be excepted). Corner lots shall be evaluated on a case -by -case basis. Highlands — Underlying Zoning Oaks — A detached garage shall not be located less than 150 feet from the front property line, except for Tract 11013 which shall be 140 feet and Tracts 13345, 14656 & 13544 which shall be 125 feet, and in no case shall the garage be closer to the front property line than the main dwelling. Front facing garages are strongly discouraged. J. EXTERIOR BUILDING MATERIALS — Materials used on the exterior of any structure, including without limitation, roofing, and walls or fences greater than 2 feet above the lowest adjacent grade, shall be compatible with the materials of other structures on the same lot and with the other structures in the neighborhood. K. EXTERIOR BUILDING APPEARANCE — The appearance of any structure, including roofs, walls or fences shall be compatible with existing structures, roofing, walls or fences in the neighborhood, inclusive of landscape and hardscape. L. AFFECT ON ADJACENT PROPERTIES AND NEIGHBORHOOD — The impacts on adjacent properties shall be addressed, including impacts on privacy and views. First story and second story elements should be designed and articulated to reasonably address these issues, and windows and balconies shall be located to reasonably protect privacy and views of surrounding homes and yards. M. TREES — City Planning staff must approve the removal of any Oak Tree or construction of any improvements under the drip line of Oak Trees. C.1 N. ANIMALS — Wild animals, sheep, hogs, goats, bees, cows, horses, mules, poultry, or rabbits shall not be permitted or kept. SECTION 5. No structure, roof, wall or fence greater than 2 feet above the lowest adjacent grade, shall be erected, placed or replaced unless approved by the Plans for the erection, placement, or replacement of any structure, roof, wall or fence, showing the precise location on the lot of the structure, wall or fence, shall be submitted to the ARB. No structure, roof, wall or fence shall be erected, placed or replaced except in exact conformance with the plans approved by the ARB; however, any fence or wall between adjacent properties not within the front building setback or street side setback area is subject only to review by the City. Specific requirements of the ARB for proper consideration of an application are listed on the Short Review or Regular Review Applications. The provisions of this requirement shall not apply if the project consists only of work inside a building that does not substantially change the external appearance of the building. A. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD — The ARB shall be empowered to transact business and exercise powers herein conferred, only if the following requirements exist: 1. A formally organized property owner's organization exists in the applicable area described in Section 1. 7 2. The organization has by -laws adopted that authorize the establishment of the ARB. 3. Said by -laws provide that only property owners can be appointed to and serve on the ARB. 4. Owners have been appointed to the ARB in accordance with the by -laws. 5. A copy of the by -laws and any amendments thereto has been filed with the City Clerk. 6. The ARB shall designate a custodian of records who shall maintain said records and make them available for public review upon reasonable request. 7. Permanent written records of the meetings, findings, actions, and decisions of the ARB shall be maintained by the ARB, in accordance with the City's records retention policies. 8. The ARB's decision on a Regular Review Process shall be accompanied by specific findings, based upon a reference to supporting facts, setting forth the actions and decisions. 9. Only ARB members present at the meeting can participate in making the decision. 10. Any decision by the ARB shall be made by a majority of the entire membership of the ARB, and the ARB members who considered the application shall render the decision. 11. A copy of the ARB's findings and decision shall be mailed to the applicant within 7 working days of the ARB's decision. E. 12. All meetings of the ARB shall be open to the public in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act (California Open Meeting Law). All aspects of the Brown Act shall be adhered to by members of the ARB. This includes, but is not limited to proper posting of meeting agendas, noticing requirements, no discussion of matters outside of public meetings, etc. B. POWERS OF THE ARB — Pursuant to Section 3 and Sections 4A through 4N, and through the specified review process, the ARB shall have the power to: 1. Determine the compatibility with the neighborhood of the mass, scale, design and appearance of the proposed project. 2. Determine and approve appropriate setbacks. 3. Determine whether materials and appearance are compatible with the neighborhood. 4. Determine the impact of the proposed project on adjacent properties. 5. Subject to compliance or consistency with the City's Municipal Code, any of the conditions set forth in Sections 4A through 4N may be made less restrictive by the ARB if the ARB determines that such action will foster the appropriate development of a lot and will not adversely affect the use and enjoyment of the adjacent lots and the neighborhood and would not be inconsistent with the provisions and intent of this Resolution. 6. The ARB shall have the power to establish requirements concerning project applications and procedures for review for the purpose of exercising its duties, subject to review and approval of the City. Copies of such requirements shall be kept on file with the Planning Department. �9 C. NOTIFICATION STANDARDS FOR REVIEW PROCESS — For the purpose of conducting design review, required notification shall be deemed to include at least the two parcels on each side of the parcel subject to plan approval (subject parcel), the five parcels facing the subject parcel, and the three parcels to the rear of the subject parcel. Unusually situated parcels, those where a second -story addition or modification is involved, or where the slope of the terrain might impact additional neighbors, may require additional parcels to be part of the required parcels to be notified, and this is to be determined by the ARB Chair or designee. The required notification shall not include properties outside of the HOA area or commercially -zoned properties. An example of the required area of notification is set forth below, although the required notification may vary case -by -case: 4 Street 01 Subject Parcel 4 Street Required Notification Area Parcels included in 'Required Notification Area" as related to Subject Parcel D. SHORT REVIEW PROCESS PROCEDURE 10 1. The Short Review Process may be used by the ARB for any single -story remodel or addition where (a) the design is compatible with the design of existing structures on the subject property and neighborhood; and (b) the design is in harmony with the streetscape of the neighborhood. The ARB Chair or designee shall have the authority to approve the following specific Short Review Process items: yards • Single -story remodels and additions • Detached accessory structures — new, additions to, and /or remodels • Fences and /or walls in and /or facing (i.e., visible from) front and street side • Hardscape, landscaping and structural elements in front and street side yards, including without limitation, swimming pools, spas, fountains and other water features • Fences, lights, and other features related to tennis courts, sports courts or other significant paved features • Mechanical equipment • Roofing 2. The ARB is not required to hold a noticed, scheduled meeting for the consideration of a Short Review Process application. 3. If the ARB Chair or designee determines that the proposed project is not a cohesive design, not in harmony with the neighborhood, or might have an adverse impact on the neighborhood, he /she may require that the application be processed under the Regular Review Process procedure. 11 4. The ARB Chair or designee shall render a decision on a Short Review Process Item within 10 working days from the date a complete application is filed with the ARB Chair or designee; failure to take action in said time shall be deemed an approval of the plans, at the end of the 10 working -day period. E. REGULAR REVIEW PROCESS PROCEDURE The Regular Review Process shall be used by the ARB for review of (1) any new home construction, (2) any new or expansion of a second story, (3) any significant change in architectural style of an existing building, and (4) all projects that are not eligible to be processed by the above Short Form Review procedure as determined by the ARB Chair or designee. 1. The ARB is required to hold a noticed, scheduled meeting for the consideration of a Regular Review Process application. 2. The applicant shall provide to the ARB all documents required by the application. 3. Notice of the ARB's meeting shall be deposited in the mail by the ARB Chair or designee, postage prepaid by the applicant, to the applicant and to all property owners within the required. notification area of the subject property, not less than 10 calendar days before the date of such meeting. 4. Any decision by the ARB shall be made by a majority of the entire membership of the ARB, and the ARB members who considered the application shall render such decision. 5. The ARB shall render its decision on a Regular Review Process application within 30 working days from the date a complete application is filed with the ARB; failure 12 to take action in said time shall be deemed an approval of the plans, at the end of the 30 working -day period. F. EXPIRATION OF ARB'S APPROVAL — If for a period of 1 year from the date of approval, any project for which plans have been approved by the ARB, has not begun construction (as evidenced by clearing and grading and /or the installation of a new foundation and /or by installation of new materials on a structure that is being remodeled) or has been unused, abandoned or discontinued, said approval shall become null and void and of no effect. Such project may be resubmitted to the ARB for renewed approval; however, the ARB shall review the project as if it had not been previously approved in accordance with the current standards in effect. G. LIMIT ON ARB'S POWER — The ARB shall not have the power to modify any regulations in the Municipal Code. The ARB may, however, make a recommendation regarding modifying such regulations to the City staff, department, commission or board that will be considering any such modification request. SECTION 6. Appeals from the ARB shall be made to the Planning Commission. Said appeal shall be made in writing and delivered to Planning Services within 7 calendar days of the ARB's decision and shall be accompanied by an appeal fee in accordance with the applicable fee schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council. Planning Commission decisions on ARB cases may be appealed to the City Council. Upon receipt in proper form of a completed appeal from the ARB's decision, such appeal shall be processed by Planning Services in accordance with the same 13 procedures applicable to appeals from the Modification Committee, except noticing shall be consistent with ARB noticing. A. STANDARDS FOR ARB DECISIONS AND APPEALS — The ARB and any body hearing an appeal from the ARB's decision shall be guided by the following principles: 1. Control of architectural appearance and use of materials shall not be so exercised that individual initiative is stifled in creating the appearance of external features of any particular structure, building, fence, wall or roof, except to the extent necessary to establish contemporary accepted standards of harmony and compatibility acceptable to the ARB or the body hearing an appeal in order to avoid that which is excessive, garish, and substantially unrelated to the neighborhood. 2. Good architectural character is based upon the principles of harmony and proportion in the elements of the structure as well as the relationship of such principles to adjacent structures and other structures in the neighborhood. 3. A poorly designed external appearance of a structure, wall, fence, or roof, can be detrimental to the use and enjoyment and value of adjacent property and neighborhood. 4. A good relationship between adjacent front yards increases the value of properties and makes the use of both properties more enjoyable. SECTION 7. The City Council finds and determines that the public health, safety and general welfare of the community require the adoption of this Resolution. It is determined that the various land use controls, and property regulations as set forth herein are substantially related to maintenance of Arcadia's environment, for the 14 purpose of assuring that the appearance of structures will be compatible and harmonious with the use and enjoyment of surrounding properties. Design controls and aesthetic considerations will help maintain the beauty of the community, protect property values, and help assure protection from deterioration, blight, and unattractiveness, all of which can have a negative impact on the environment of the community, affecting property values, and the quality of life which is characteristic of Arcadia. It is further determined that the purpose and function of this Resolution is consistent with the history of the City and continued efforts through various means to maintain the City's land use, environmental, and economic goals and to assure perpetuation of both the psychological benefits and economic interests concomitant to an attractive, well maintained community with emphasis on residential living. All findings and statements of purpose in related resolutions which pre- existed this Resolution or prior covenants, conditions, and restrictions constitute part of the rationale for this Resolution and are incorporated by reference. SECTION 8. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Resolution is for any reason held to be invalid by the final decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Resolution. The Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Resolution and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof be declared invalid. 15 SECTION 9. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. Passed, approved and adopted this 3rd day of January, 2012. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Stephen P. Deitsch City Attorney 16 Exhibit "A" Map and Descriptions Homeowners' Association Areas 1) Arcadia Highlands Homeowners' Association — "Highlands" 2) Rancho Santa Anita Property Owners' Association — "Upper Rancho" 3) Santa Anita Oaks Homeowners' Association — "Oaks" 4) Rancho Santa Anita Residents' Association — "Lower Rancho" 5) Santa Anita Village Community Association — "Village" 17 Highlands The area north of the commercial properties fronting on Foothill Boulevard, south of the northerly City limit, east of Santa Anita Avenue, west of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District property, extending to the east end of Sycamore Avenue. Excluding those properties located in Tract 15073 (1500 to 1538 & 1503 to 1537 Highland Oaks Drive) and 1501 Highland Oaks Drive and 307A, 307B, 307C & 307D East Foothill Boulevard. Upper Rancho The property bounded on the south by the centerline of Foothill Boulevard; on the west by the east line of Michillinda Avenue; on the east by the centerline of Baldwin Avenue; and on the north by the City limits. Oaks Beginning at a point at the intersection of the centerline of Baldwin Avenue and the centerline of Orange Grove Avenue; thence easterly along the centerline of Orange Grove Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of Oak Meadow Road; thence southerly along the centerline of Oak Meadow Road to its intersection with the centerline of Hacienda Drive; thence westerly along the centerline of Hacienda Drive to its intersection with the centerline of San Carlos Road; thence southerly along the centerline of San Carlos Road to its intersection with the centerline of Foothill Boulevard; thence westerly along the centerline of Foothill Boulevard to its intersection with the centerline of Baldwin Avenue; thence northerly along the centerline of Baldwin Avenue to the point of beginning. Beginning at a point at the intersection of the centerline of Oak Meadow Road and the centerline of Orange Grove Avenue; thence easterly along the centerline of Orange Grove Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of Santa Anita Avenue; thence southerly along the centerline of Santa Anita Avenue to its intersection with the easterly prolongation of the southerly property line of Lot No. 76 of Tract No. 11074; thence westerly along said easterly prolongation and said southerly property line to its intersection with the westerly property line of Lot No. 76 of Tract No. 11074; thence southerly along the prolongation of said westerly property line to its intersection with the centerline of Foothill Boulevard; thence westerly along the centerline of Foothill Boulevard to its intersection with the centerline of San Carlos Road; thence northerly along the centerline of San Carlos Road to its intersection with the centerline of Hacienda Drive; thence easterly along the centerline of Hacienda Drive to its intersection with the centerline of Oak Meadow Road; thence northerly along the centerline of Oak Meadow Road to the point of beginning. 18 Beginning at a point at the intersection of the centerline of Santa Anita Avenue and the easterly prolongation of the southerly property line of Lot No. 76 of Tract No. 11074; thence westerly along said easterly prolongation and said southerly property line to its intersection with the westerly property line of Lot No. 76 of Tract No. 11074; thence southerly along the prolongation of said westerly property line a distance of 65 feet; thence easterly along a line parallel to the southerly property line of Lot 76 of Tract No. 11074 to its intersection with the centerline of Santa Anita Avenue; thence northerly along the centerline of Santa Anita Avenue a distance of 65 feet to the point of beginning. Lower Rancho Area #1 Beginning at a point on easterly line of Michillinda Avenue, said point being the southwesterly corner of Lot 36, Tract No. 15928; thence easterly along the southerly boundary of said Tract No. 15928 and Tract No. 14428 to a point which is the northwesterly corner of Lot 12, Tract No. 15960; thence southerly along the westerly line of said Lot 12 and its prolongation thereof to its intersection with the centerline of De Anza Place; thence southerly and easterly along said centerline to its intersection with the centerline of Altura Road; thence southerly along said centerline to its intersection with the centerline of Hugo Reid Drive; thence easterly along said centerline to its intersection with the centerline of Golden West Avenue; thence northwesterly along said centerline to its intersection with the centerline of Tallac Drive; thence easterly along said centerline to its intersection with the easterly line of Tract No. 13312; thence northerly and easterly along the easterly and southerly boundary of said tract to the southeasterly corner of Lot No. 1 to its intersection with the easterly line of Golden West Avenue; thence northerly along said easterly line to its intersection with the southerly line of Vaquero Road; thence easterly along said southerly line to its intersection with the easterly terminus line of said Vaquero Road; thence northerly along said easterly line to its intersection with the southerly line of Lot 17 of Tract No. 11215; thence easterly along said southerly line to its intersection with the easterly line of aforementioned Tract No. 11215; thence northerly along said easterly line and its prolongation thereof to its intersection with the centerline of Colorado Street; thence westerly along said centerline to its intersection with the centerline of Altura Road; thence southerly along said centerline to its intersection with the easterly prolongation of the northerly line of Tract No. 17430; thence westerly along said northerly line to its intersection with the easterly line of Michillinda Avenue; thence southerly along said easterly line to the point of beginning, said point being the southwesterly corner of Lot 36 of Tract No. 15928. Area #2 Beginning at the northwesterly corner of Lot No. 62 of Tract No. 12786; thence southerly along the westerly line of said Lot and its prolongation thereof to its intersection with the centerline of Hugo Reid Drive; thence easterly along said center line to its intersection with the southerly prolongation of the easterly line of Tract No. 14460; thence northerly along said easterly line to its intersection with the northerly line of said tract; thence westerly along said northerly line to its intersection with the westerly line of said Tract No. 14460; thence southwesterly along said westerly line, and its southwesterly prolongation thereof, to its intersection with the northeasterly corner of We Lot No. 61 of Tract No. 12786; thence westerly along the northerly line of said tract to the point of beginning, said point being the northwesterly corner of Lot 62 of Tract No. 12786. Area #3 All properties with that area bounded on the west by Baldwin Avenue, on the north and east by Colorado Street and on the south by the southerly tract boundaries of Tract Nos. 14940 and 15318. Santa Anita Village Beginning at a point on easterly line of Michillinda Avenue, said point being the southwesterly corner of Lot 36, Tract No. 15928; thence easterly along the southerly boundary of said Tract No. 15928 and Tract No. 14428 to a point which is the northwesterly corner of Lot 12, Tract No. 15960; thence southerly along the westerly line of said Lot 12 and its prolongation thereof to its intersection with the centerline of De Anza Place; thence southerly and easterly along said centerline to its intersection with the centerline of Altura Road; thence southerly along said centerline to its intersection with the centerline of Hugo Reid Drive; thence easterly along said centerline to its intersection with the centerline of Golden West Avenue; thence northwesterly along said centerline to its intersection with the centerline of Tallac Drive; thence easterly along said centerline to its intersection with the easterly line of Tract No. 13312; thence southerly along the easterly and northerly lines of Lots 11 through 19 of said tract to be northeast corner of said Lot 19; thence easterly along the easterly prolongation of said Lot 19 to its intersection with the northwesterly corner of lot 74, Tract No. 12786; thence easterly along the northerly line of said tract to the northwesterly corner of Lot 62 of said Tract No. 12786; thence southerly along the westerly line of said lot and its prolongation thereof to its intersection with the centerline of Hugo Reid Drive, thence easterly along said centerline to its intersection with the northeasterly prolongation of the easterly line of Tract 12786; thence southerly along said easterly line and also the easterly line of Tract No. 12104 to the southeast corner of Lot 129 of said Tract 12104; thence westerly along the southerly lines of Tract No. 12104, Tract 11688, and Tract No. 11932 and its westerly prolongation to its intersection with the centerline of Cortez Road; thence northerly along said centerline to its intersection with the centerline of distance a 150' more or less to a point; thence northerly to a point on the northerly line of Portola Drive, said point being 140' westerly from the northwesterly corner of Portola Drive and Cortez Road, thence northerly to the southwest corner of Lot 28, Tract 11932; thence northerly along the westerly line of said tract and its prolongation thereof to its intersection with the centerline of Balboa Drive; thence westerly along said centerline to its intersection with the centerline of Sunset Boulevard; thence northwesterly along said centerline to its intersection with the southerly prolongation of the easterly line of Michillinda Avenue; thence northerly along said easterly line to the point of beginning, said point being the southwesterly corner of Lot 36, Tract No. 15928. 20 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) SS: CITY OF ARCADIA ) I, JAMES H. BARROWS, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby certifies that the foregoing Resolution No. 6770 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 3rd day of January, 2012 and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Council Members Amundson, Segal and Kovacic NOES: Council Members Chandler and Harbicht ABSENT: None 21 ity Clerk of the City of Arcadia 7/29/2014 7/29/2014 HISTORY OF HOA /AR6 • At turn of 20th Century "Highlands" was a ranch /farm • First homes in area 20 Yorkshire (1924), 1520 Marendale (1928), 1146 Oakwood Avenue (1929), 46 Woodland Avenue (1929) • Post World War II Baby Boom Housing Development 1950's • All tracts had CC &R's • Tract 15073 CC &R's for single story homes still exist /enforceable • HOA /ARB voted into effect 1973 by over 51% of homeowners to replace CC &R's 7/29/2014 Why a Home Owners Association? To collectively exercise control over the developments in the Highlands area by participating in the enforcement of deed restrictions {which differ slightlyfrom tract to tract, "but generallyrefer to the permitted uses of property, kinds of structures, sizes of lots, general appearance, etc.]. The Association will maintain for the use of its members a copy of the deed restrictions for each of the twelve tracts comprising the Highlands area. Since the development of the Highlands area, Geo. Elkins Co. has performed this function, but is now relinquishing its responsibility. The City enforces the uniform minimum standards of the R -1 zoning ordinances, but the Home Owners Association will be more concerned with the unique, higher quality of the Highlands area. The City approves of and encourages the functions of the Home Owners Association. Presently, the Rancho, Upper Rancho, Village, and Santa Anita Oaks areas have Home Owners Associations. How has the Association been organized? A California Non - Profit Corporation has been formed, named Highlands Home Owners Association, Inc. Its Articles and By -Laws are available for inspection. The corporate form was considered to be the preferabie means of carrying out the desired purposes of the Association, in that It constitutes the most formal and functional type of organization. Meetings of the members will be held annually. There is no personal liability on the part of the members. How much will membership cost? Although the By -Laws specify a maximum annual dues of $5.00 per member, the present expectation is that annual dues of $200 will be sufficient to cover the expenses of the Association (primarily printing, postage, etc.). Payment of the annual dues is required for a member in good standing to be eligible to vote. How representative a membership is reouired? The goal is to have a majority of the home owners in each of the tracts involved. Until such time as a deed overlay for the entire area is obtained, a majority in each tract is required. After a deed overlay is obtained, only a majority in the entire area is required. Presently, more than one -third of the home owners in the area havejoined. HOA /ARB • to protect and preserve the character and quality of the neighborhood • Set restrictions on new construction that it be compatible and harmonious • allow neighborhood to determine compatibility and harmony of new houses • All purchasers of property within boundaries are given notice of these restrictions in escrow • Because neighborhoods that have consistency in design of homes historically retain and increase property value R:SOLUt',ON NO. 11770 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA. CAJFORNIA, DETEERMINtNG AND AMENDING REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO REAL PROPERTY IN THE SINGLE-FAMILY HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN ZONE AREAS, THE CITY COUNCIL OF 7PE City OF A.gCADIA. CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS, SECTION 1. The City Cour,0 hereby repeals Resdullm Note. 5288, 5257, 5288. 5289, and 5280 eM Ordlience No. 5532, and adopts thU Reaalulhn pursuant to Ordrrenw No. 2285, SECTION 2 In ancoiderce with the Arcedla General Plan diril lM to prolod and prwarve the ctaracter End quality of be neighborhoods by mqulhaig haernCnyue deskil aM to Implelnenl Amadies Surgre Fomily Resiawdlal De-Oor Guldeenaa appRable to Ere real property *tads the Qvs Slro-Fam!ly Hemawmera Assodniii that are zoned V as Archilectrat Design area, Archl!ectral Review Board$ are esieMehad for each Assablalion end are hsrearsher rill b as the'ARBS'. Thehva el6net'wnars Assochl and IIfek ArrrvuftNml Design Zonal am: Aradla fthiarres Home Onners Assodal'm - 'HghlahJV Rar.tho Santa Anita Property amen AssodeiiDn - 'JOper Ranehd Sane Anna Oaks Homeowners AssDell - 'Oaks' Ranpao Santa Anita Resgenle' RssttW(en -III Rancho" Santa Anne VAege Communay A49D0311 n ofA "a- Village' The Leunda:ae fa each Associl are ill in Eehlbil'A * Thu MB ion each area Is governed tn' the mnaepending Homeamars' Aasotiation Board For to area. Upper Rancho - No garage door shall on allowed In Icce Inn publc dgntof ay wMln !na honl 11511 'Eat o! Iha property. hop garage door shat he .1— to the atmet IMn the dwellag (Lots 1 through 20 d Traci No 19184 Shan be escapledk Comerlola ahaO be evaluated on a e e-Wp a basis. A78o lands- UrrdeaylnQ2prlrg Oa - A detached garage enact not be lasted lase than 15C feet tram the front properrylhA, ascent for Tracl 11013 whi shall be 140 feet and Tracts 13345, 148-M d 13544 which Shea be 125 feet, and h no case shatl the garage to closer m the front propertylhw Ihan the main dwe:l4rg. Front facing pamgas am sbonglydlcwumged, J EXTERIOR BUILDING MATERIALS - Materials used on the exterior of any inuctum, Inchrding without Nnaahon, Ong. and walla or fences gi atar Mien 2 Foot obmm the lowest atlaceM grade. Shall be camparill wth the materlats of Cher suws rss an the same bl and rush the o4h.—Inndume In the nalghl>oticod. N. EXTERIOR BUILDING APPEARANCE - The appearanoe of any awttam, all Axis, walla or lance! PAII ae trunpasiNo van ealsiing sonrchI ea, rooting, -as or fences. h the rteghbofiII klduerve of landscape and hardsoape. L AEEE(37 ON [P.[AC€NT PROPERTIES AND NEIGHBORHOOD - Tire impOrl on Sil l properties shalt be addressed hot lag Nnpecls on prtaecy and Kern. Pull glory and second Mry ebments should be designed and articulated to meaanably address these issues, and whdl and Wnahies shell be labeled la meaanaby PICIAO PrIen Bad views of eurtoArridig Mmes and yards. M. 18EE5 - CRY Planning Stag maLi sppuova the removal M any Cak Tree or mnsrmr&I of any i r;,ovements undo lra dip One of Oak Tram. SECTION 3. In order b Promote MIS maintain the quuhIy singla-famiy resdanliul emdranm int of the Coy of Arcadre, and to protect the property values and archhacluml character, of such rEstdemlal environments fn fMSe portbns of the City in which the residents have famlad a Ninal association, Fmd to acmmp8sh the Purposes set north in Sedan 7 there are hereby esunnfished the following regulations and pceedures Irl tdidi said esaocailiI mayererdse plan review authority. SECTION 4. h Is determined that each bull or shudure and Re iandsl and hardacape on pint A ahu!in each area should eyhibl a consistent and cohesive erchheclural ". And be harnUnicus aid compatible wTh other neighborhood snuelanes in arch "yecurre! style, stela, visual massing, iloighL width and longth, and aalbill In mlagcrt;hlp to site coneoum and smInfl!ecluml elements such as tafarm, color and bu0dlrg malerials To pmmoie hernlony and compatIl is no to promale sameness, un8umaty, a spselfr0 Ardhl!adura4 style. or a certain titre period. It is ackilmNedged bet architecture (and neighborhoods in ganeral) evolve and change over Gore and this vdl €t>e caask Bred Intellgh the review process, The rosaMn9 standards and mdd.litres are hereby unposed upon all propan€es widJdn said areas pumualgl tv flle mrdng rat;ulatfona of I" Arcadia Munldfpal Code, aid AIJ thp59 in axnelshlp or control of prr ipaity within saki areas era suNed to this Rasdlutlon A SITE f' MNING -1, Nall amenities Such as views, and other lealures unlgaa lothe sile shouts be preserved and incorporated Into dave€Opmem proposals. 12. All meelings at the ARE) than be open h Um public in accordance with the Ralph M. Smwrl not (Caafarnla Open Meeting Law). AS aspics of the Brews Act shall to adhered to by members of the ARS- %a Includes. bud Is sal Ilmitsd to proper pc ling of maeung agendl fwtIcIM requirements, nor dlscussron or matters auis{ee of MWC meetings, ON B. POWERS OF THE ARB - Pursuant to Sedan 3 end Saotans 4A through 4a[. one aaough the e7+edfed raafew prows+. the ARD she',] have the it to: 1, DeWmdne the compatbithywlth the nefghborhaod of the mess. scale, design end eppeara ce of the proposed oroled. 2. DeterrtinA and Bel oporopriaa eathecks. 3, Calamine whether maiedats end appearance are Compantrn with ',he nalghbmhood. 4. DeserMne tha 4maact of -J* pwtDd prolectam adtaceni pmper.mL 5. Subject to compgance or cansiSMncy with His Citye llunk+pat Code. any of the conditions set forth '!n Sections 4A thatch 4N may be made lose rostiicliva by the ARE K the ARE) delennlnes Nat such Action cull foster the appropdale devokprrlant of a ion and W5 rot Adversely agecl the use and entoy+rent of the aetacent Lots and Mle irelghUrrood and W I'J not be fimnaieteni whir the pro%delons and Intent of Otis Reselineen. 6. The AAB ahnti hive the power to establish requlrenrl concamirg proll applications and procedures for MAI It the purpose or araTchag se dotes, eubtad to reaavr and approver of the Cry. Ceplee of earn mWiromenu shall be kept on file with Me Planning OepartmenL 7/29/2014 4 0 R! 01•1 AU, 1•11?1'1 TjY 011) k) IlIzt, nuld having ii.-Ii c),- I)l1k; rrjfr'rrr.(j J;o 'Lo t1lo ownn'•n W., tho roo, d jn 'Z"hO City Of Arcadia, doncl•II)Dd no, J.0tri I to 1110.11ulvo, of Tv2v":(: 107•,5 an I)ar :111 )300k 3PS, Pac,,wi 42 un(I 43' of 1•4101 in 'C,130 0, .r AvE;ci.c)c3 r c):%' Low (IIM31PIFY AND DECLAPT, that it hPtj critablicii1c.-j. tfakd octj j, 1-0 -firs for t1ID 3;reitoction, iraintmance, d'cw-lopmont, awl im- Pvc?vcv'--Mt Of auid Tract 3,0725 dovigned for -411c , I 110nol,it O.1V oach and cvo•y Naid tract, and hao P:IX(Id mid ciorqj ))er0j)y t]le ProU �Ivtjv 0 PrOVInIons, roservaLiono lipon and ombjoct to 111lic,,11 RII lut-fl, parco.1.11 and PartiO110 Of MILI(I tract shall, be 00-Woyed by trj)e crarpauay, vncl vorienn ttu rucl, crs.,)v 'r, V.A(.'h am! L111 of which in and aro Tor U10 JAlItUn). banofj,t of tiro jo,i;r) 1), rlaid t•Etot, r`tJ� (-'!' Doc" 01-MU" thurcof, ctil(I shall I.tkIl with th 0 land Ond FAA. 3, apply tv and W-J)d "Aq rjunerts oil each $Ln(). (., vory lot in nai(I tj,n,L' "ec"110"t' "'A and perujiu july Intoroot ill vaid Land tjj)cj each airl over• lot-, of 'llrt' by 0901"ition of Inly, 0.1, in zany n"'"Or WIIn-4u0UVCT, mitl tiro and cec?, thor-cof In .6iiE1oriod upoll wild tract uD a o(,luital)l ',xc)j _tn' Int thcro,'a) ttLi t1le (I 0112in,"A tmomon-6 of TlIvL tali of tjIG, 001161ti.olm nj)d ru(.,-trictj.Q]v.) )ID.1•01), crjj).Gjl .1 llc 0 Elt L Nl con0-LcuW11 111`1 rovolmlltm' un mich mi'A cvfxy lat '41. said t,"0011 'Wkwill bu Ixt:jl(I for nr rj•L.vmLm.-,l r,)j,,k3_j' cm wv- I(A In 11•11d truc-1; ol--k v 'U"m viv, umt .' I - MA 110 tu; ;.tv.vtuxa fills -11 ba tauvud ,Cr0111 filly o[1hr1r 1,1.nstra utrt:o .0t;>' 10t: Or 1)0rt'i.o11 ihrr.0rv; 710 iratnlrr..nz,r c %1n1 :L:L.t,t1; ;, Cip.ro'c"u, ncsk'ytts in' r=vnl tox]r or outbull.d.,11E;c1 nitnl.l. bo caresli;:ad 011 raf.,y l.cti; ur 1ac,ri::lon thorocrl•, r:r,.k nittill. r >rty Ot- JAICAUI NI Le, as ^cc'[ ;rrl. 0r• rtlletrurl on any 1.05: ox, 1lorti.on 4:41o:°eoi' v; li(ll ir3 not 1tsi l { {rtucl, Ltall.t, ,rrlini:u i.rrcrl and uwa 0 %0.u0:lvoly Doi, pr ivslto re:rslt wltlul purporiala or .Cor tral, kn,.; rald pt•rn:tir aft mono carlv611inllt i:or ronidonco thor.-oon. llh0;t tlto cc7iui,,•tfct.lan 0f rtny t%lrj lr,ncv or sbt'ucturo la onro bosun, krt,),J- 'Lhoraon taunt ha prouticu'tod dil.;l( vo .Iy and it mtas'L 110 Cowplotod i71-bllill a rouU01-rtblu t'IM1• '011it no bu-11AIr10 dowpi, E1 fox puxposnoo, rllnll in any 1tan11or be Occupied. for 3.1vin;; plapon0n until fully cuul•. plo,.ad in aCGot'dallco tfi'Lll 1:110 platlrl 13t111 eT00lfiCat1.fill" '1110r(1fLn: approved by tho Arollitcciaral. Co.nnlitte0 17ot!o1nuftor rof(aTud to. )10 rlhnc.ic, torst or trailalr 01al.l. at any time bo uDod or, 0ald lart,minan ttn a rr;rsidonco oither tenrooviri.ly ox, pox• - nrnent•1,•. �. No part of aTw of any lot cr portion -tttoi'•ooi' ah0..1.1 1 }•per 11, sold, c,onverycrl, lcanecl ov rontcd to (111Y peraon sat of tiro vIl-Ito or Cuuona'lan recd. 3. No pnrL• of any of uny lot. rg, p.�rticrl •(:hrlrcof rl]lnjl. over at oily tl.mo ho lcaod or Occupied or ho permi.tted Lo bo uscc3 rn- oe0u17iod. by any portion not of tho whibo or Caucari.nn .rnoo, exoapt arch nn ar•o in t110 clnlal.0y of 111u ronident ownero or iealdont, tonnnto of lthc lotr� in staid tract. 11•. 130 11011 for 1110 production Of, Or i'rom 11 IWI tltora in produced ail, t -nn ar wator tsltall lac drilled, c1>.1C, or oparatcd on any lot or par•t,i.o1, therrol', nor Dhal.l any ntaohlnory, applianco or atruoturo ba placed, oporntod or tnsirlIainetl thcrccal, cmxept as way bo w um and cunLowaxy in conncaf:i(.,n :•1i'i11 thr, ttln:tn{or,111acc of a privcto rovietonce, uor shall any po:i)Jwy, livanuocic, cloC, out 01% anil6U.1 railing or caro, Of !1 couitno vial nuturo, bo porit ltt! (I; nor ollall. any aYoavttti raft fox at9110, vond, gravel or earth be inntlo on any lot (1:c purtiotl t110r001, unlno (such Oyxnvat•ioli to nocenriary :111 connuction 111tH tim ol•f:otion, n;C fin approved ntrttctnrc i;hr,xccrt. NO 'rubbirdt ca• ElOW 11 Of any lci1:3 or chnrrtoittir tillal.l. over be p]r +.rad or purmittoil to ao(;ulnu].rate upon any ZoL or portion ttilr,vr.of flo at, to rondo)• 1:1x0 rr0ulinuu ttnnanitntg, anal. {;ht:l.�, oli'anai.vr;, to clnl:r 1turltl;nl, to t11ty o'I;hr;)• lot or l0to in nnid 'Rrr-utt., Or 1',0 '1:110 00ctt),{1nLn thareof. 5• Vo lu!i ?.tt:inn Or o,t or rttrvol•111•,, of (srly 11:0.11ro 1:brtbttouvo:t tllsal.l. bo [g9:Ct.n[I, Icrl a,tfta':1 t1 ^e1 01' lab]'tS?!. i.1a1d 0.%j airy :1.U{. ui:•f iu' 1 M lxiw 'I don thc oc'I' bc(P•i tIVA-ClIoll, 011ti ) ' r:'cr- p.1 f:nn i-.n d qj"`O. I P1 MMt bomi gTraW in 1•"rii:i7-jr by n)i for 11M, ',lId L'j,,j. 1,I)J1s 11Tlaq, fonc:cm zu)(1 alto"FaMonn theroof ox. Liddit10115 MONA0, V)1011 bo '60 thl" OF t1io quid Oogjtjjjj;toc, r..Ila nl,l nlkc)' PIM"Ll ""d f1hall aboir J.q 0,otcv-;.'j. Llso nattIVE), kina, ohlip" 1101811Y., M1't0)1J-nl, aolor tichei ,) and or Lny rJuch OLMO-LIZVO, and 1AIN11 IDUYVii-li, shuf Iij dotall tjlcj 3.Ot or tjjj.jjj,.iDn URO illcliratftjt; tho loca".'..on 0-11, (such blill.dinc, CA. Utruotil•, ond. E-.1.1 0U-;-'b"11L'V1jn'js Lily 1)1111&11113 LIM and VII(In 13PEICI.i'Icaljy roqukr.4tea tho (;rLj.djuU !' d AM E n1to to bo Quilt upm; DWR pp"a 11c1 oball in ovpry caro bl; comIA-vto rind. d4stallnd, r,)jd no cixiicturo of my ]:Ind, that plane, cile-Vation and apocificaticMe of 1111A.P.11 have not recollred tho Irritton PpIlroval of tho oania CmadtMe mud MUch daum not JUDy cogly wit, ,I, cj)j)rOvc.tj 1), -ne, eo"d "r. not loactod 011 thO 1AILM11C 1'1'40 Upon the SOMO .10 to be erotta(l ncu'r)r(Unci to DaId 111ruir and apecifications) shall, 11", oroctcd, nalntalned or porfnii'Aad on any lot or porti.c)n the.-oof. Csnc, E&r% Of p1ly " P" and W"Antims (slotIL be rwNtmd by nod Count", Mc dociolml of rjaid Co),tmittoe ors II)V plan nu n%jbillittnd aliall bo final, lmd the CoT.,,jj-jLtao filit'll render i,. (Ifici;ijoll In In711:in13 within a intociaml oi' ',,un (10) Claya aft-pr suc.h PIOR"'Ll And (,Ipecificatjolla 11rivo b ^Gn mlimittrjd -ho it, tind An the ovF'nt. it, nbull. fail to render a dociviml ejtjjtL)r o,.c rePPrOVal Or ditIOLI-proval within nilch I;ir-y:jp1jrjr porio(I of ton (10) oFjyn, thon and in that event tba upp• c')Ira). Of tho collirlit'Loo Olall not bo rerjuirod, providr.(!' bowevor, that all 0*11cr provitliona re(juireck heroin are co"lis wVA, MM =Wity O:r tho rhal.l ornr5o ver- ininato f"j to 1-110 pLkx,1-,klQWr ant of pl.z.int; )11(1 Up*n vIlich th.-'Y ro.11 Lo rety1c1c.t, a cjoc:jrjon jil flurld lwc,.-Daini porlod of ton (10) days. 1401thor W Conpwy homin imm Paiti rJ1110.). bo for nny stalicAln•fil aofocto 1.11 wild P.1ann ft';A/0" "pliciftewl-lonfi, nor jyj f.11ky 1)1111ainty, tj, rsu ni WOKOO rMcordIng i-,a jjjjt:jj jjjfjj)jj 1.11,,1/01' opoWfloatJ01•111. G. The CoiotilLtoo to 111-1.1 CM001; of not. lonn tllj)n Ilirn.? (.'3) A!jy tjr:j,..j0jj 1).y j.p1jil ecr,111111ttoo way bc- •ahnn by n -1.'hornu lowt T'llij lr!'Iatvrio (if' .1t:IJ6 4:o'141111itot: Inny lict 41 C:0111pltny n1u,1.1. IFU.vn t:lta s•,1t;1t•ii nl 11: 01101]. b!t t:ha dtrCy of Crr��,taoy •I;n t! }tl,rin1: tltraml;hrn of uuah Co1rr„Ji.tr,o (Ind Coreiu!ny 011,17. }ruvo 'Llio 116111: at ony tinu., i:o ar:,rlErvc jury ntAmbor or mrrnl,oz•rs of uWd CntrWtt:ao tau, to ; ia1 t}tll' vrlct nr :nay ,;y rsuah sra +ulotiti;l, isy rho dersi.h, r. rarsinrll:1.n11, at int:l,ll.:i i:;r to oct, of ur,�y In tho ovent ntul trhrnnwir C011,7,alsy o:rr itri rluoc:rar:orn os- txrsrs:l.l;nj, r,rnianrs to 'br YUl,ir 4rltf, of i:hu rr.0plyrtnJ.b :ll.ity Gi tr,linile:l.uinr, such ('0=1ittoo, J..1, Friay rio an lsy fJ,l.:f,rt� Jn tyro of.""Aue of %)le Cotulty liuc:r,a•ticrr of Zotr Anaciloij Uou:rLy tho noL•icr; to that 0ffc,(,t.) nlld thcrr..afl;tjr tiro r:lultt Of' Qgnoit:l:irg allj x.0 +,lovjng n,r:ra, crr! of unJ.c3 C'o1r,+ni (tr,a x111111, ba vonto(I in t:bc pornowl ovilina loth in uuid tract) tahn )My act by rnrljot;lty of r,uall l.n os:mnrn nithnr e11; p• :nr,otin� Of r'nolt 1o1: at^ in trz'ititti triLhout ❑ T110 Crsrruitt;o rr)sl,oin•tcd by Cat *,petty yr ito cuecEtr.narrz or anreJCuu, 3)rttll. cvuac ttr 1 "unatie,n or }l:" e.1,y potrer or clui:hc.1;i:y tit nuch Limo ns K no,r Ccs�arrati:nr. E,hal..l hu,vo ,sr;oat C.l.c.ai:er? ox uz,paJ.ni:ed. by Q z�tajor3t:y o:' the 11:1; c;r:rnrn is rni:k. {:t•. ^.c •t, Qrd. •L•ho QWid Cc�*:rii-ti:eo +•rLe ±t wp;'= 'gn�,cd b,Y a ntrljority o?: " lot otM"n an 01.:111 i:rnet rht1,1:L tnFr:cecd i:n ull of -tho potrox•n ltrsxe:irl vorstnd. iri t]10 CnlntliUoe no provided in t)lirs llnclzY:,i;gart. `fIla CoRgjw.)y in the 01,71or ut' cori;nitl lalnubdividacl pnrcrin of' l.aatrl adjoining rho Lz ^acL hozeiit descr ibod, find at any L:frno prior to titer dnto thnt Cottrfnny jar i, oucarrn0ok•,s ei nnrri,t nn sltnl.]. c1.r:Ct no }tcrelrlrll,ave prov;i.tlod to be resl.iavoct. j,f 1;110 ra ^pont31bi1,_ ity of tnnitltn:ltt:LnP, such Co>Znr;li: tan Cc,Fasr_ rkY, it:u nuccoL"0rn rand rtoo:lgnra, tr ey r+.t it option trnnafox' icct xilhta and Yr- .clsonraib:[l.ii:i.r o to r. l'xot:ocLive, C)rmezn AA;svc tcri:ian lrhich 1rrly bo fnruiati by yr tha•uttGh Coll ' y, 11::, 4ILFCCe3ap1 r, or Ernn;ilttr,, nw rite }tuY•por,e of E:S1f0.rL•'171(f tha ril;lrtu and •rs 110.1^olsy vi:nt•r:(i in t1ie nntd Cot13:n:!i:t:co nr, j,zoVide,d ill 4,Iria Cuc.,.nvelttoll, 1101. Only for t:)Io tmet rai'arr,rrl to ilorc:ll•,, but x1,110 i'or a'llrr,l• ,ul,)a9.tt]r,�; i:ructls which tnry bo nui,zl:i.t•:ldntl rl•l; a :ftti:urr, ' (Into by. Co7Fptll Y al• fi:n nur..r..c :r3orn or anolt(11a. 8a!l•d 0100ti nn ohn].l, bar te,- r:ircci by C:v1ri,aFV/, :li;;, racrnr,:,arn or no;rfr;ru;, by f:Ll.lnl, :In 1:11c: o:f'1'icr Of {:k!a ]1E1ae,Yd0-r u slat;lrn to bhcii: vf;l'oct uofl 1,hnzuulrc,lt C t„ *,rnrtl•, or It._ rsueQr,.r,o,•t; ;,• ;• rwnifmn rhrrl.l lsr, ro.l.i,:vc:cl of 1:111: rors),uncl:lbi].it;,• o :r tnc�intatrlln�; ouch Cn>:nrattco, nud tho P.ro"tivo Omms Acrnor,iat:imn rnc�,31 fi.holvslt}snn r,t,a,,l,pll t,v nl]. of i•llo povol'a horn:lll vnotod J,n r., :lti. CalL,tJ lri':r0. 7• That, r1n t7 *,:e11 inr, r+l,n,l.). brt r,r„t c•r` +i u;, t,ulnfatitt A uprm r,ny l.Ui: r+.r pa] °i:Jon t11r-,rno.t' lahich nlctl.l. hr•1•n a L,,rc,lk ±lfl i.l.oar LIT'ua. (oxcl.ur:ira c,f' l,orc;hon, pctti.on, lir:uc::,:ni,n, co1.3r:rr. ,11[i my r;r:;oi�rzrl )nculgr,t'rs'Ir!d 111 .in[l :to�lni,k�• i Jrlr'1 of tf11 hounn) of l.nnra t) ;an 1.,500 Rciunru ; nrul ar, 'thn On" of cl onrr rend nitn hrlf n�nry or i;ern••ul;ot']' J:tu..� i.t tthnl.). )lave! r, (rol'.'lt, flnoa ttren oi' lkot ) -e-ou thml L,i ?(10 nTsrtrt; root of totcll. floor. arolk; 1)rolriBpit, lka:rot•or, t11,.1t With thcr l,rittmi canaont of crlill Co1Pldttus the 7,1111 :111JUr1 groulkd a'l.rlcu alcn o[ a1�y ctslr117.in� 11011MI may bo vocitictsrt by not long than 1.00 89uc1170 foot :lf uucll eedltc- Lion, In tho Opinion of 'tho colrl Ittoo would not lie 60:1'iuuntal. to U'le ciJ1luru• uuco of ouch dv llinf; 11ollan, For 'tlsc: purporsr> of connit'il)Ei thief miIlilaull ;•a- cpu:i; rd 6i ^tl;kntl fl.oct• skrllLi, .1t tncLtl2 bo d00tkl,u7. to incl.utlu ,:i,n tot4l., i'lnnr :uckl of tllo rtlrJlclorlce Proper mmauurerl 1;0 ille extarior wcl.ln, crclurlinc '010 rl],ca of b[:crowontp, c03.1ara, oprp porehar.;, cl,r�•n J)r,'taou tk'rkd l;Arrrgtan, whtiillez or not nv.ch CiLM13,10 or tiopwrato ntruc;tuvL10 Ciro Jncludc(I in t?J1G ma[lrr r111 initglra]. 1la7.'t ni thc% ronievalco. Psurthal'r."ama, tkh.,.rrri tl UClio 1,11 i,nti isylVL'ij ai111'c'QY'uu ij' riaAt� colrlr,ittoo provid3cl for llcroin, ktl.). tturnf;en ncclll. 1)o ancorporatod no ct:1 irltefra). prxt of t13n lnvin ntrskct„ 1•o Find P11.1,13lcr02v' Mtrio11[tr1 tjlo rata by ai;r. :rr,,ulk l nsrnnbcrh. 0• TIML no rnri:ldollco 011 unY l.o't or pan•t:ion 1ho1•aof, or ally i)art of ally renidonco, rn' any othor builcii.nc or Aii ^uc'CUYO (excluvive of kalln and fenco:1) ©lutll bn p ncarl nonror to the front line, v.,.)Fir,urad nt• tllo c.lasaont ,) e 'l. to aAi(l l'Jne, of tho buildinCf.ai'tn, 1:2LU1 thirty-five j,15) foot for lots in :oid tr1r,L. That, tu3ler1,3 upecifict3?13• aiJpro3cd by tho raai,l•Conn11t.1 ;ocJ, 'moil dtrell -ing hrllorr raroctnd on anY lot or Any P :lrt har.eo:f e110.1 1':1t;6 or front the l7riku:`s1r51 fr0ni•tjt.,0 a.' the bttildirJf; nits upoll which 1.1::1:1 locatcii 4-and. for '1:110 Jrui.;tln. <.o(., ni' thim lni:or,- prata•tion t1m i,•Lst front)Gn oi' l.rtrs ).D to 3ti .inrl.uGivci ;.r., 11[amldcLlc:>rd t110 pr:in0ip al : rnsltnuo t1vx, .nf rtn[l '111(: I'.:lrt frcnl.ngo ul luta 3. to 17 iY,::lll 1vr; 10 llr.reby ciccl.ru;r:d t1[0 in':1.1I01lla3. f!r:at,fo thorc:ol" r,ti[) .fur:itr:r, tlul'ts nn reuAckowwo ov rimy 111r'i; a1.' cult' re"' Jdonce (r,:;r;lucl'inf{ )1orl:o norh(,re oe poAt'icc,) 020.1 bo pinr:c[l llurll:n:,• than _fix (. 6.- ) fool: to thn n1[in :I.'Jnn of i�lso 1Ju!.J.r31nr nli.cl n3r ).ni :n a]1 rltti[1 •I:rr ?r't; ox4lclpt illrsi: ill 1:11(: cn[a_, Of a r.M'ncnr l.oil 110 rossjcicw ;n of asl,Y o't;brr blt:[).rl:lnf; nha11 110 )ranccd or rrrrinNvint,il 1•+nuror i.h,tl1 a'1.1'L'nrn (1 j} .S'roU ni: n1rY paint'• to 'thn tlifta atlr :e't plrq)a;;'.,y ).'lru; - T',f 11 ISaTlii:f.;11.3 lkn�,carr,il hovovoc ,, I:1)r;t crny n:w,: rsr 1•r.r,l' crin;h[s,r; rn rh.ilrllny, rL;a;c,lQaa;; lurvnrul i.2�ti vrs11. oi' ouch J ` r rl 1 Jr' '' I,.J •Jr •, r r r ... f1 r.,: r' .. Lu,l.clin,, o." rrscIdC'noa i:hi.r4'y (3rrt) 1nchee, a'E .l.r :yep nha.11. nut 1,0 c;onc::tdalecE rt va oi.ati naa n3' l:)ona .rrcrt, ic'Lionn. NO nettivo 'i..roo lax•gr,r { Ifan Dix ;I nchors in dirrnfetcz a)"tll l,n rtrt douar M, 1k111od or removr,d Ifs ruiy n�rtr�raor olha.tn��rn�r,1 t• ;1t:1'rou {: fil ^c; ;s 00CUP,tng 610 vri.tton ,Pormirinion of ceaan3actn„,, itn nucc:c:,aoras, o.r ite duly aart;laart,,'d n „e:aa'L, "10 1a0 (,,n, 11)00-.1), boo )ivch, (,nrltr {, cnwn, )tpy;Jah or anul.on Will ltr, pormittod on ally 1,0t, 1-10 pouli;ar,1” ollall be laelit;it -t:od or main. - twined nn an }r lot :in nr_cr,nJ of trn (10). In number, noi^ tilJal.l alJv r "lbhit',ca 1,0 permitted or rte:inta.in(ld nn &)aid 1)) :gpert:y in e:xcesm of four (11.) in ntaa,;brr, no ralirll.l. uny rrµoarin(, z'ac,ALrru b0 poiJUiLtcd or rnint"xinecl on rxrt }• lot,,'lr:tt)aaut iiz °:s, rsacurin� tho WrItton appa•ot"al of t11a Company, Ito auccelizorn, or itrs (lul.y aut110rirod n3ent. 9. All bnt)rooafa, toilot and oink convonlonoon 0111111 be placed inalde th0 rE aiclen r or btta.lrlin( :, and e)all bo roauloc Led 1>y wiElc:r(Iround p ip()a with an nPprovcd i;yPr Privntn c0st'POol and/or 0optic tunic, ont.il. uuc)a t:tuu ara r rarcrr.,1 nowor 0,yetoln in inartnllrJd and In oporation. 10, All 11all.n and fenccn [j)all be 7rn.intniylod 121 ;tone! condi'fdon and bn Painted, if r,f tjrcod or iron. 7'li0y 13)"111'-rot oxceecl throe (3) foot in hc3i.8)at In. front of the raeid02u,e btatldi.tal; 1.iaao; nor nhcl.l, tllry ear,e,od n:lr. {ti} feet in )oi{�ltt on t)a ruin- llnrar of rang ].at or to t)ao roar 6f t)o front rtl0lrlenca builcl ing Lino. 1do hed(a 0lanll be pl.untncl or r,v:lutninod in front of any r. ors hence on any lot at a gxonter )night than three (3) P00t from 'Lho ground, nor 0hn11 any hod(;n rsxcasd 0iz {6} foot ia'. ?10 '611t Oil t)c•, ulde -Linea of any .lot or to rrr_r. Of Lhc. fy'cnt rcni.drnr;o Uuildiztg Lino. ]•1. ido rst.0n Of W ohcavtwtor 0}artll bo placod or nfaintniazod err, any tat pra.ar to •Lho or00U011 of a .renidnrcrn ticaroon and no cien of any c:)arcactaz^ othar 'L•hanl one ordinary "] +'ox a ^:alra ", Vor Karat ", or "Ohen for TnOpoct:ion" rsJga zibn1l Sin placed or antt7nta }innd an 91V lot ai•tor thn oroctioal of "t roaJ.cicalcc thorc,on ui'thout the prior wrii:t:N_n cons;rni', of Corr>llnny, it'0 aucconporo ar wivIr,an, Or did.,), rmtlfol ^:l;:nd agcarL; and, in 7:11n wont nary "sign or rli8aln Er)aall bo pl.a.r.� >rX or Imint:reirlod. Upon fialel l,rcaniaa; !n v:lolat:ion Of t)o1+0 fr0trl;rlction"a, Cca,;p,,uy, b1 1,t0 oucc:nsrrnrra or ru,n1�;11a, ar duly authoz'Jred. nl;ent, army and 111 )"eVelby cu {:hov- ;Zed. •L•o cuL!`t, upon rinid hrot Irw.'i 1tn11 to rcauovo (mV cued all nuch unraui�hmr:trnd -C. Etli�,ta.7. ]lrat,3t.lr :i; cc,a7l:nf.nac] irE •k:hc,an ccttdJtionu :shnl.l rlsarFEi;c to 1�] ^ohiU t (:on:p , it'll rruccnurtoz•n, ru.u7ll ;na, or i'L•E, .E73' duly r.7ut••hur:i.xad ugnEtt, i'rom tt:a:(ntuin]ttu u17rr7r ;u;g 10; or cit;, Jn csaicl.'k =]act t! ron.L oatr7to tract Oi'i'1cr,, ;;opther ulti] rsuiLn'b7r, advcz"1:Ji;1nF; u:ltna .for C]]c+ Pur ,at,o of c:ur,du tIr]�, thin propor dovolopnont, E¢,lo and rp._lnct[;cr,tent of 1]r. c?ncrty in r.En;cl `l'1 ru 1; l'• ]'3o fxncio, ],tro:lnorra o2' 17ro;c7n1ai0E] Of any raort uhall be carried. on, dithar. c117•rctly oz• n'llroetly, upon cu]y 1.ot or x]Or•t:(cn t]tareOf irr rsuid trac•ty nor 011n1.1 any Jet: Or portio;t tjjoreof be 11r7ed for tJ]o purpogn o' vondznP in.. tm:icatint; ]irluor:t J'or drinl,ini; purposc]n. 13. A U2carh o {' ary nP tl]n cnvcrcnntr,, coriditio]]s oI. roo-trictiona co,,_ !;;tilted it) parj:rrc ,,ltcE 1 to 12 inclurtivo, alts :7.1 naurDO tho title -to riadd lyremiG('a 'to rovort to CO)rrntrt]y, its 011ce"130ro or ncnigt]fl, oncl, of whorl) roll7cctively nitall hLY0 tho r. iLltt in ttn ovcnt of laud) a broach, itEtmr,dl4toly or at an•t• •lino Cn I:i vtSPd ?C,� of ni,t r]Si 172'nI1nF], to r1.171:01' 7f 17)1 no;7rinntrinn Of 1:Jlcl ' real propcxt,r donoril)"d hnr,7cain and removo 011. pnrnortfi f•ttorufrotn, providnd, hfnrnvez', i•ltmt it hre,.ir,jl of any of the foregoing cavona2atrs, cone ?itions or re- Ot1,•�a'tj,0llrl, ar ro -entry by reaoan of Hoch 1>rc�tclt, uhrrll. not dei:oat or rondsyr invallri tho lien of any ]ttortgaecs or r ood of trurat a_ruio in goal i'cti.th nttft fior vt]1.tt0 an to aa1c1 reel. i,ropol: t;y or ally :pTt thoroof, but caaid covottartta, con - clltinnn and roatile.t::]ona n]utll lie binding upon anti ei`factiVe C Of nail xanl irapurty 11110,0 uninat any o],ner ti i•.1.0 tltaroto irs acgnirOd by forcLloarra, truatce rralca, or oi;hcruina • Ar] to alto or ounoro of any othor lot or lotu in Erairl tz' "t, tho forrdo:tng novonantEa, conclitirrnn, raotrictiortsE and provioions Erh:jl,l oporEtto ran oovOn.n]tu running; vitb the -land, and )Alta breoch� of ally ono or t7t0110 theroof, or the cot7tirsuaner. of ally broad] -td]oroof, mray bn On,1o:1nc7d, ahr d,cd of rnu7odied b.v rcppropriatc ltzv cpciliniStr 1;7 ccnl7any, ar• itct nuccem'sorn or acazgt]a, or by nily rltrcl, rnanr,•z, th„ir ]tntt•n, xrprcfronlletJ.vrxEE, C,, \;eClltOrfl, adminintratorn, ouacc�r3oors or it"' gttr >, butt Uy ezo OW)or pornon. (Tho tern) "otrnr r" ultnll Include" the born. fide otlzlc:r or holdor or an Agroo]nan-t of Sale cxecutr :cl by (;ompnny, or ita csucocrtunt'n or rtgaigno, for E:ny lot J,t uili(l tivtut.) 11! , 'i`Jtrrk. all of thi) Lwmo, cussclitionij, roo- h-1atiorEr,, rind rr,,t''nnc,ni;a oct f,it'i:h fn 1:11:1r, Doit.larr,1,.1,1,7 47ra Impon,c] upon nn'ld ]Ere;rr±r•t;y :('r,r thu d;lr�sct ..Y .. boraoi'iL t:lrarc <n:'.' r,nc3. of tho o17nrrn 1ati:h'111 r,r:3d trat:t; Orr r.t pr,1 t; o,: the gunora3. clavolcpinrni :, flaapiavoar.�ni ;, ilu:ilrlin, Or(:ul +a'L: €qn 11110 Ivai.nl:onaaroa circ:t;rci holnlry, atxl tirti.d ravunairtt;n, r.ollr].Alonn, oald > e,rlta i(itiorara 011Ft).1 run 1riLh the ].aril Ond cnnti.ttuo and bra In 1111.1 force t111d ef'foc:t 1M11ti] jallu,,ry 1, Igo(), rand nhrtll., axri then in feral, be cotlti.nnnd nutorat2cn1.1y and witlloui: uot;icn 11 can LhnL 1-:1ms for ax rr1 °ir..l of tsrunLy (21)) ye:irtl, and $hox'nnf'tc?- 1'or aluccnraOivrl pnrioda of 'ttnsni:v (120) %,aam eaxela'Ritbont l.im:iLuti.on unlnOt;, 1r :L L1,9.rt nix (() rnontllra priar to , amary ]., ].990, or witilin the nix (G) motrtim lariar 1.0 tho a:xpirat:ion of nr;y nuccoorri.vo t;tmty (20) yoax• 1SOriorl th-Oreaftnr, 11. trritt.c:n agreoment oxncut od by the •Lhol► rrcord ovmors of more than o11r ••lte].:f ni the l.a %al i.n —id tract; t }liar nubject lir,reto 110 placod on rocoxd in the, offioe of tho 00"nty Recorder of Ton AriBajc,:, 0,011 L..Y, by the torn of 1,11icll ntraclnenrt ctny of oa3c1. I nrrri:a, conclltionrs, rentrictiono, or covomiltd rise char•1ged, modified 01, OxtinSU14,110d in 1r11ula or in 11urt ran to al]. r)r a11,y punt: of, .010 proparty. l:n thR evenL that; ally Ouch urittrn aGrOemc:ut of change Ov mod:Eficution be rltaly eyecutcad and recorded, tho nrigina]. tt:ranrl, conditions, zeratrintionn and r.ovetvtntca N, thcr(:in modified n11ull conti.nno in fordo Fur nuccr nntvo pr,riodrs of t4ronty (20) Ycara unloan anri until farther chungnd, mcdifiud or extinguiOhod in tho manner }loroin provid.ad. 15, Tbat clan:ugo:1 aro derclnrrcd not to be comperu+uti.on for tiny lrrczlch of thu Provi,nionu of thin loclrlration, •t110 Co!Vally contouplutinr& tho cnfrrcc -• latent of E311ch oovannnta, cnndli,'Dnrl itnd roratric•Lionn 410 Port of t•.hc ganurrt}, plan of inprovclriclrL, m1d not: i1mmeen for' the breach of Eimb roatrictfonn, caveltantra, ruxi cnrtrli.•L•ionra. 16. 7f at nrly time any of rrnirl i'ttragraplls, iiinnlaort, J. to 1 4 inc.lutrivc', or tiny prwt thoruar, AMU l,u nr1.•lucigcrl ()r lrc].cl to bri 111Cg43. Or inva.ticl, tiuc:lt i.lAOCr1].i-t;y or tmvrl.9.riJ•1 :1y nhn:El in no W1131) nff()ct c,x• vondox• 1.1].eirtl or invat;l.irl Ally Of tier, othm.- torinn, coasc}:L4•.t.0110, onvnnnntrl, mid rcrj trio ti.nrlaa o-f. amid pn;-tt- eraph, Or of nay otivr r pnrntWc,l,h cr prtt•t t"Orcaf, bUt One), ttncl a'U. of auirl at: }tor tOamta, crnld'l tl.ail n, anvrnanto, nnrl rein Lriotiolln, nn h•ri. i 11n l n1ld :in(3 Oni.cl lll.c {�rtl,itY or irn'u]. :Ei.t'lty, tr]1n1] br, noel, rrana9ri in All). force rind ofifr:r ;t. 1'�. h li ;,-Air, € :tin1 nrrr�cmrnll' 'Les hn•rul;v r :ur,ol,v(ld lty r,ou,pniay', ltti nUOCennn:i ra .. 8 nzrd 00:1i.!., i=, 'J)1, unirr, n,z(I ne:I' tho 7c-,a• .1':ir„ (j) pool. rt €' Lha xv,:,..l pxaJtexl.y eloacri:lu'dl )wroln, and Czech u,:ct cerra2F lot sr :i atin '.t'r :u: 1. NO, 1.072.1, fox,' 'i1u: con-- ect;�[tc! :lr,r�, r.:sfntnne:ncc, 1111E e =,sr:z,d;Ion t:lmmon or th,^rc:_tn of gan uml vntca -, c:•nd for conduatn ur,ci. st.lr.nn for and l,oUc,3 :, and i'nZ 'Ct + :Lcl,hnnu nnil tDlogt^ikph rzc3rv:irc, ro-A Curlrury snd Ito rntccnc:aorn Ct-,cl uocsiana, do lzcx•Cl)y c :x- prannl.y 'rrMM! t:ltu x:l{,11L to ()must: pe).poi.ual onrsratr• :rii;ra for t1ju nforojsnl(l )}ux••. ponott to any and C.11, neeeaciexs•y '11111 _, jiprop: ia'L'n l)ubl. :lc u•tll.It:y cutrpunloct z:crr[lax An{{ t1(= aC'olc +t,rai.d. t =r :rvleon. 11I ld7'i'i'Ti3,3u WIMIT"Or 't'I'm SI{.1; A AMA IISROVRI; rb r CO. , n ca } :aaaxnt :tarz, }zn ccutraod. t;hlo Docl.nration 'i:o 110 cix;cut;ed by It u clul.r ttuthora^nd oflicoru, nncl I n ccrPnratc: urn1 affSred. 1:rreto tltiraGi;1) (1v of (C01(PO11A7R t;RAL) SAPTA /t]•IT'1'1! 1ThP.110Fi:biLt {T CO. BY Goo.. W. R.I.Idno BY 7:. L. Corn STATE OF CALIFORNUA j ) 7t1. COUNTY OI' LOS A11(.17.F;c3 ) on t;hl:z "() , clay Of ._ ..7u3,v ._� , 3.9I18, laof•ore mO, M.K. llohmart a Plo• ai -,v Pub]. :lc Ir.- urxl for nelid Comity rind State, l c r.uonh13,, u3s37o.tred U:02iRF: W. 1>sxssan -to Inn to be the l- mvidcnt, and 2. L. b(Y:t7), knotin to sao to ho th,r :lccrnt;tax3' n!' Lite SAVVA A11I7'1'A 11 i's1O1s1 ?bll.WT CO., •t,hn carl;exution that Cxu.. " cuted tbc; wltbin Snrrt.rtm:rnt, ]mown to mo to be tha prx:Jo,.,w who ckr;ccuted tho vrlLhin :lnn�;ltrznc :,r1; rns l,e41cOS Of tho carpc,.at:iozr 110110lz: nnmccl, and rulenozslo(1{; =_cl to mn l:lrcr l: CUCIi c0el )Oration oxn[:rri:ecl 3:hn nn:nC. 3."PJ f41 "'t`1;1 ":';,S 1'IT ,11T:trr•, 1 have hovultn'to act: my basal raid 11ffixot1 rtly offC!.c9n.t noel tho d[rp anal yertr in Lh1n rarbii' :lento fi.rnt: nbovt, urlt:t;en. M. It. RrIl nuzl Ns:tu'.1' 1'uh :Tr. arr ran[E Ihy Crnnrrrar�re :Lc +sz :1!a;p7J -vary OL.I., licu- .. 9 .. In Mcadia's Highlands. rustic charm is no accident - latimes. cam #arii2zbOl.al)ti5 #axzz2... Page 1 of 5 �trnrllrrCoiner viertI & N'rr,,htsrro- .I,:h,, Car. Neal F M" k011[101l � Cilrnlar+ t.rlral "Feclory L) Ai i a dC REAL ESTATE IMSINNSS IIl® MONEY &.CO. '1T.01\01d7GS :1170S III ISFIIWAYI C0311WN1TOWN Pr• :RS {NAl,Fl \ KFAL.:INWIF. �'�irrtI: Yl.,wil oNIli.S I rllit~.11.11ts1'rni \l.0 I lm""rms I I Pl.�ir•.runt•hsr.crr::ui NUNGISPtWIN -i VIO'.. In Arcadia's Highlands, rustic charm is no accident t nv:.l bn•,r.• 6 Tweet 1:5' `nC'nl Corder tiplrial tu'I'hc'I'ilncr .+•: r:•r•a�r:: r _:; • _eels Through allcnlion lu planning 111111 WILS avident right fr•orn flit' neiLhburhuud's otirins in the Iy5os and libels. She ljighlalids of Arvadia nanagV,1 w slrn' in hal•tnOny Willi il-0 attractive natural svtling in the foothills of the san Gabriel Miltuttains. The basics sir—h HomeFinder Trdditi:+rl:d UM11I11 is OW WItIA nd+. uawi Fits arzt I I -i'I•i One of s5 nvi^ilborhrlods in Areadin• the• lliglsl:ntth is bor•dewd by rile ti,lli Gabriel INInuutaitls In the Las iiingules Santa Monir;,1 Long Beadi, Beverly Hllls Pasartann Malibu Irvine West Hollywood Corona north. Salita Anita Canyon to tine east. Santa Anita Avennee to the west and Futltliill Boulevard to 1111' Burbank smith. Almo,l all of the 85o homes, huill in the t95o i and Ytos. are single- story r,uu•II -style n'%n11 lIlVVS *l1 goiemus ims, *nit, ueighhitrhood ally hack diversity in nrrhitecun al styles, Nit the Ilulnes were all custom huilt.'I'o avoid the cookie - totter lank of post tract hollsing, the urir,inal developer sold individual lots to a variety of builder and refused to sell nitre than lieu lots to the same contractor_ " I'he developer wns unique in his quell furiariety and harmony." said Ralph flicker, chairman of the archilcctttral mview hoard. wow factor 'nce nti fir, cnusltn fet'ling that residents hove t olnes fr oln having the nlounlaitls Ott IWO sides; a +eildcrness Iwrkr a wide varicly of trees: from pains tit pines turd a multitude of oaks-: wildlifct and cuniugstr•ectsand nosiokwalLs. But the area's initial architectural control., ucatlynr,ulit•ured lad *•its, well -kept home'., and a review hoard that ensums "architectural conquitibility: and 11:Irmony" cnnttibate to a feuliltg of platlned ttLSticity, The ribbon -like streets here planned to "irnrk nroe id the oak tsecs aIld ,dul s's:rod to provide optimum mountain viiwvs." according tn.rcff iiotvan, president of lhr• 111glilands lioaue ll+yners Assn. and a neighborhood resident sines 1973• Credit Scares: ' ,i 1A it] et•t•tlll ~4'111'4't.� ill It OAV 0(l fire Your 3 1'11., 1•. ('trdiI Scot,r•s 1•sl)i•riari FQVlF X :41( )RrGAGE& LOAN T001 i E•li:7t:'T �71(a_1 '. ?,CUs.! __._._ • .. ,, .... qty.. - ... Fi ",. Cori.•. • i �7 .... - - -- _ .,_qua.. s :.•:� .4u.:L__.' ..il. .. n:., I)ttp: / /www.latinles.com /business/ real estate/ la- re- gtiide23tiov23,0,425090G.story 4/22/20 14 In Arcadia's I-Ii-hiands. rustic charm is no accident - 1< itimes .comi{avz2zbOkaDn5 #axz7?... Page 2 of 5 Can't get there Carom here IMAJITING L.A. Nr:ICT TBORg10ODS Svc' 7 F1%. 139C! Residents love the quiet and seclusion. Sines• mouuteins franc• I WO Sides of III k' I l iglll:lndc, trtlftic is S(•e tti hidh neighborhond's nxidenta are no,, mostly just msidents and theirvishom,'Tv<)pIv aren't glint; ll)rcingla the lavighhorhrto(1 to Vtj somewhere liolven Sail. 1)0s1)kte tilt' feeliog of 5Y'vhlSiOlt, the two border Stri,vis. Smita Anita Atznue Intl rnothill BOtdCVard. [Irmide ro idents with easy acress In freeira %r and shopping. — f • -- ..... • IOmider'm view The Highlands ttildc•rness park has art education centerand an ohundance of %vildlife and hiking bind un ::dtlros, GO coil..• 1lrL otcurr v llssL)ciation rcrrntly fundexi a nest• park waterfall &raritre. another ex:nuplc of the Scicct nc:igl)horhodd v 'Go area's blending of the natural and tilt, planned. Good news, had news tYildlife from the tamrhy momttatins, canyon and wilduntom park frequently wander two the . Pail of L.A.'s Gal staler m y "•stem unruvemd residential areas. Residents take pleasure In the sight of a family of deer or raccomus in their frontyards. but Ihr delight turns to irritation when deer feast rill a rose garden or nivrmons he.gio v rolling back a nrtt•Z.v planted Intl la wli. `• , Report card T.S$ (1ippern enrsh Warriors IW 40 to lie series Arcadia srhmmis lit general and the Itiglrl:ands schools ill partirnlar rlre it dr:aat• fmr familic, in search of _ a top -nolch syStcnl nitla sl:uuiardirlxl lest scur�w near the top of Ihr charts. Only oueothrr Mimi] • � " " district in the San Gabriel Valicy. San 11:arino, ranks ,lighth' highs- i-Alie neighhnrhood's IHY) schools, J I lighland Oaks F.lementara• Land Foothills Middle School, scored gi :; and 888 nut of I,I iml on Ihr r '2002 California Academic Perfrnrinitnce index. Studcuts from Ihr I'1 ighlands attend Arradia High lop California crop. 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We will be looking at the loss of circular drives which in turn will cause many cars to be parked on the street hampering the parking for gardeners, utility trucks, guests etc. Even the police might have a problem parking where they want. We are not only expected to learn how to live with this massive construction in the Highlands but to tolerate every stage of noise, large trucks etc. blocking the street from beginning to end. Then in too many cases we are left living next door to an empty house. I hope this will no longer be allowed. This also applies to: the "ONES THAT WILL BE COMPATIBLE AND HARMONIOUS" after tonight's meeting. In my area there are gardeners and pool people but very rarely does any one go into the house next to me. I am wondering how many creatures etc. are deciding to reside inside and also, the shingles are beginning to deteriorate. We had a break in and the police have also been here due to the alarm going off. There is a language barrier in so many cases that it is impossible to talk to our neighbors. I wonder if new owners are given any information as to what is acceptable as far as green- scape, hard -scape and respect and concern for neighbor's and for rules for their own property. Nan Leavenworth 1818 Wilson Ave. 625 -355 -5151 Jim Kasama From: Alan Stanch€ield <aIan @stanchfield.com> Sent: Friday, July 25, 2014 1:53 PM To: Jim Kasama Subject: 1800 Wilson Ave appeal RE: 1800 Wilson Avenue, Arcadia appeal July 29, 2014 Dear Sirs: In 1952 the Elkins Company had a wonderful vision for our Highlands neighborhood. They decided to build single family ranch style houses that were no greater than 2000 to 2400 square feet. Most of our neighbors on Wilson Avenue have been here for 20 or more years. It has been an extremely quiet and safe place to live. We have been here since 1987 and have put four children through the Arcadia School System. Regarding 1800 Wilson, it seems really off base that a developer wants to put in a two story 6025 square foot Country French home on a relatively small lot. This idea seems so out of whack with the overall ambiance of our block. We feel that it is shameful that a builder wants to come in and construct something so out of harmony with the other houses only to make a quick buck and disappear. In some cases, the cash buyers of these mega - mansions disappear and leave the property empty. These new owners contribute nothing to our community. In fact about all they do is create a security problem for the older neighbors. We have had several recent break -ins which have alarmed everybody. We sincerely hope that the Arcadia planning commission can get these greedy developers under control. Very truly, Alan and Vonnie Stanchfield 1811 Wilson Avenue, Arcadia Jim Kasama From: Narma Ali <narmaali @aol.ccm> Sent: Friday, July 25, 2014 5:45 PM To: Jim Kasama Cc: arcadiahighlanders @gmail.com Subject: Appeals in northern Arcadia Dear Mr. Kasama, I am writing to you as a concerned homeowner in the Highland Oaks area. About eight years ago, we decided to move into the Arcadia area from the westside. At first, the realtor kept showing us homes in south Arcadia, but I was determined that I wanted a home in the Highlands. The realtor kept telling me that I can get a bigger home in south Arcadia compared to the Highlands. I remember vividly what I told him, "I like the community in the North Arcadia area, so 1 rather get a smaller house than a larger house in south Arcadia ". I have not regretted my decision even for a second because my area is about community, knowing your neighbors. For example, one of my neighbor's used to bring my other neighbor's trash cans in and out for her for five years because she was very old and couldn't do it herself. This is what I mean by community. These developers want to make a quick buck and leave our area. The Chinese investors come in and purchase the house and leave back for China. This does not contribute to a harmonious community but creates a ghost town. In the long run, many years in the future, Arcadia will not be a community where people will raise their kids if the core of each home is not there to assist in school volunteering, assisting neighbors and watching out for crimes. I can tell you that from my prior meetings with developers, that they get very mad if you tell them we don't want a huge, overdeveloped house in our neighborhood. The reason is clear, they want money, they could care less if I get along with my neighbors. I remodeled my home seven years ago and one of my neighbors told me that if I build a second story, she won't sign -off on the plans. I followed her wish and I am glad I did, since my neighborhood remains like a neighborhood and not an eye sore. Every time I pass the property on Oakwood, north of Sierra Madre Blvd, I become sad because it is a building from Disneyland. I feel sorry for the neighbor next door, who chose to follow the community protocol of being harmonious and finished building her home just last year (her property looks like a cubicle). Please remember this is a big deal for us because we have to deal with these issues for many years to come. These big structures don't contribute to the harmonious outlook in our area - these empty homes means, less kids at Highland Oaks Elementary school, less volunteers at the school (already happening), less block parties, etc. Don't destroy our community for a few dollars. Our neighborhood has no price because we kept it priceless. These developers just don't get this concept because they know that after they sell their home, they don't have to look their neighbors in the eye when the atrocious building is blocking their view or when their neighbor is looking into your backyard pool. I hope you will make it clear to these developers that those who want to continue building in our area beautiful and compatible homes. They are welcome. Those who want to build castles, Disneyland structures and structures that don't fit appropriately within the land size are not welcome. Big roofs, have no place in our area. Please feel free to come and take a look at my house and the house across my house - these houses have 3000 -5000 square feet of living but neither stands out. We took the time to make sure our contractor understood my neighbors concerns, as should each of the future houses build in our area. I know you will do the right thing for us and keep our community intact. Thank you, Narma Ali Jim Kasama From: Marci Schultz <schultzmarci @hotmail.com> Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2014 4:59 PM To: Jim Kasama Cc: April Verlato; Robert (Bob) Stover Subject: Appeals Hearing July 29, 2014 Categories: Red Category Arcadia Planning Commission attn: Jim Kasama We are long time residents of the Highland Oaks area and are justly concerned with what is happening in our neighborhood. The large number of single family, one story homes being demolished with overly large homes being constructed on average size lots is cause for alarm. These oversized homes belong in the Oaks area of Acrcradia where they would be "harmonious and compatible" with the surrounding homes & neighborhood. The Highland Oaks area is beginning to look like south Arcadia. If we wanted that look to our neighborhood we would have purchased our home there. Instead we bought in the Highland Oaks area where there are single family, mostly one story homes all with a personality of their own. That is what makes the Highlands so desirable. The proposed construction at 1800 Wilson Ave., 1203 Highland Oaks Dr., 1717 Highland Oaks Dr., and 1523 Highland Oaks Dr. with their considerable square is not "harmonious and compatible (per Resolution 6770) with the neighboring homes. Plus, the encroachment on oak trees is inconceivable when the city and its citizens should be protecting those trees. These homes with the large sq. ft. belong in the Oaks area of Arcadia where the larger home are with lot sizes to accommodate the sq. ft. It used to be if a homeowner in Arcadia wanted to remove a tree they had to hire an aborist for approval to remove the tree and were more or less told what type of tree was to be planted. What happened to that requirement? Did it go by the wayside as did having to meet your adjacent neighbors and have them sign off any time you wanted to remodel or construct a new home? The proposed home at 1800 Wilson Ave. is up the street from our home. At 6025 sq. ft. this will be the largest home on the street and is not "harmonious and compatible" with neighboring homes. There is a large, two story home just north of that property, with approximately 4300 sq. ft., but the second floor does not cover the first floor and the home does not look like a box. There are several other homes on the street with a second story, but they are split level homes which means the second story has much less sq. ft. and fits in with the neighborhood. What happened to having the Architectural Review Board of the Highlands review these proposed plans as the first step? Councilman Kovacik stated at the ARB meeting on 7/15/2014, that the ARB's should not be afraid of the city council. We are not afraid. We demand a say in what is happening in our neighborhoods. Does someone from the planning commission actually go out to the proposed new construction site to see if the proposed home will be "harmonious and computable" with the adjacent homes and neighborhood or does the planning commission just review the plans submitted, look them over and "rubber stamp" them? The sq. ft. on these 5 homes on appeal is not "harmonious and compatible" with its neighbors but does bring in more tax dollars which, in our opinion, is what the city is looking at. There is no thought as to what the city will look like down the road. When the question was asked at 7/15/2014 meeting, the council members present had no idea. Just great! No wonder the city is changing and not for the better. The planning commission and the city council are allowing this to happen without regard to the homeowners in the area. Alan & Marci Schultz 1709 Wilson Ave. Arcadia 91006 Jim Kasama From: Nan <gramanandy @me.com> Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2014 11:43 AM To: Jim Kasama Cc: April Seymour Subject: Letter Regarding Appeals July 27,2014 Dear Arcadia Planning Commission, The CC &Rs {or do they no longer exist} appear to have been changed for the Elkins development with no respect or concern for existing homeowners who wish to have all development continue to be COMPATIBLE AND HARMONIOUS. Our lots are too small to have the same rules and regulations as areas with larger lots without losing the privacy in back yards and views through multi windows. Were we given the opportunity of a public hearing for this change? If not, I wonder about the legality of these changes. As I have a "sticker" for 2013 and 2014 -2015 was the HOA allowed to be involved? Nan Leavenworth 1818 Wilson Ave. Jim Kasama From: Carlos Bermejo <carber23@yahoo.es> Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2014 2:52 PM To: Jim Kasama Subject: 1840 Wilson July 26, 2014 To whom it may concern: We understand that they want to build a huge 6025 square foot Country French house at 1800 Wilson Ave., Arcadia. The size of this house would definitely dwarf anything that currently exists on our block and might end up being an eyesore, What puzzles us is that there is no separate design review for our Highlands area. We talked with our neighbor, Jeff Bowen, who was HOA president a few years ago. He told us that back in the old days there were design standards for each of the five HOA's. Then about five years ago the city decided to consolidate all this into one city -wide design standard. How can this make any sense? How can you compare a quiet area like the Highlands with its small lots to the Oaks which has immense lots? And of course some areas of Arcadia have old horse properties, etc. We feel strongly that the historic ranch style feeling of the Highlands should be properly preserved. When remodeling or rebuilding occurs, an analysis of how the property will fit into the neighborhood should be considered. The city should not approve a project which alone meets zoning code requirements. There should be design standards which consider the overall fit with other houses in the area. Carlos Bermejo 1819 Wilson Ave, Arcadia Jim Kasama From: Jane Kim cjaneeunkim @yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, July 28, 2014 12:57 AM To: Jim Kasama Subject: Re: Objections to Denial of Appeal for 1800 Wilson Ave. July 27, 2014 Re: Objections to proposed plans for 1800 Wilson Ave. Hearing set for July 29, 2014 Dear Planning Commission: I am writing to raise my objections to the denial of the appeal on the proposed plans for 1800 Wilson Avenue. My objections are three -fold. First, I object to the fact that our HOA's architectural review board ( "ARB ") did not review the proposed plans. Our neighborhood has a homeowner's association and had one at the time the proposed plans were submitted. In accordance with Resolution No. 6770, the proposed plans should have been reviewed by our ARB and not by the City. The architectural review boards were established for the purpose of protecting and preserving the character and quality of its neighborhoods by requiring compatible and harmonious design with other homes in the neighborhood. The person who reviewed the plans in the City's planning department would have little idea of what is compatible and harmonious with our existing neighborhood, especially since he did not come to the actual site when reviewing the proposed plans. It is my understanding that these particular plans were submitted at a time when our HOA did not have a chairman. In such a situation, I think that the plans should have either been reviewed by the rest of our ARB, or if the City reviewed them, the City should have applied our ARB's review process. The plans showed that the proposed new construction would be a two -story house. According to Resolution No. 6770, Section 5(E), a noticed, scheduled public hearing should have been held for any new construction or any new second story. No such public hearing was held. This gross mistake was further exacerbated by the fact that there were neighbors who objected to the proposed plans during the City's review period. Such complete disregard for the opinions of the neighbors who actually live next to or near the site raises questions of whether the City was too lazy to follow the correct procedures, too callous to care about the opinions of the neighbors, or too greedy in wanting the plan check fee to care whether the proposed house would fit in the neighborhood. My second objection has to do with whether the proposed plans show a house that is compatible with the rest of the neighborhood in "mass, scale, design, and appearance" as required by Resolution No. 6770, Section 5(B). In reviewing the appeal of the City's approval of the proposed plans, the Planning Commission should be guided by Section 6(A) of the Resolution. The proposed size of the new construction, at 6025 square feet, two stories, and 28'6 ", is "excessive, garish, and substantially unrelated to the neighborhood." See Resolution No. 6770, Section 6(A). It would be the biggest house on the block by far. The majority of the houses on that block are one story ranch style homes that are no taller than 15 feet in height and, to my knowledge, no bigger than 4239 square feet. Incidentally, the house that is 4239 square feet is directly north of the proposed site and it is also two stories high. This creates the even more unfortunate appearance of two huge houses, both two stories, sitting side by side on a street where the rest of the houses are mostly one story and much smaller in size. In reviewing the proposed plans, the Planning Commission should take into consideration the relationship of the house to the adjacent structures and other structures in the neighborhood. See Section 6(A). Not only is the size and scale of the proposed plans not in harmony with the rest of the neighborhood, the style of the house -- French Country --is substantially unrelated to the neighborhood. I've already discussed the most obvious discrepancies, the size and height. But the arched windows, stonework facade, and high - pitched roof are also incompatible elements of the proposed project and unrelated to the other homes in the neighborhood. Lastly, it looks like the applicant is applying to remove the oak tree that is in the front yard. The entire neighborhood is full of beautiful old oak trees that give us shade and provide much needed greenery, hence the name Highland Oaks. I object to the removal of any oak tree that is not diseased just because it is in the way of building a bigger house. Thank you for taking the time to read my objections. if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me via email. Jane Chun 1723 Wilson Avenue. Jim Kasama From: JEAN TSUNASHIMA <jemi7 @aol.com> Sent: Monday, July 28, 2014 10:00 AM To: Jim Kasama Cc: arcadiahighlanders @gmail.com Subject: Highland Oaks Appeals Categories: Red Category Dear Planning Commission: My name is Jean Tsunashima and I live at 1740 Elevado Avenue. I have lived in the Highland Oaks area since 1992. One of the reasons I bought here is that unlike south Arcadia, the homes here had kept their charm; they were basically about the same sizes, and although people remodel, it is still in the same "look" of the neighborhood. It makes me cringe to drive by the homes where there are two humongous mansions on either side of a home that had not been torn down. I always thought those living there were so unfortunate to have to live in an area where the charm of the neighborhood had been destroyed by mansionization until recently, when I've discovered the same thing happening in the Highland Oaks area. In Resolution No. 6770, it states that "the height and bulk of proposed dwellings and structures on the site be in scale and in proportion with the height and bulk of dwellings and structures on surrounding sites." It also states "Streetscape- The developed subject property, when viewed from the street, should blend and be harmonious with the other structures and landscape of the the street." I don't understand how the recent homes ( three to four bedroom) being purchased, torn down and replaced by 5 to 6 bedroom homes with very little backyard space is in scale and proportion. It is NOT harmonious and DOES NOT blend with the current structures in the area. Please support the appeals and help our Highland area keep the charm and character that exists here Thank you, Jean Tsunashima July 28, 2014 Dear Mr. Kasama- am a resident of the Highlands and I support the appeals set forth for the following addresses: 1800 Wilson Avenue 1350 Highland Oaks Drive 1203 Highland Oaks Drive 1717 Alta Oaks Drive 1523 Highland Oaks Drive I support the appeals for two key reasons: First, I feel that the pace of development in the Highlands far exceeds the time it takes to make informed decisions. My perception is that the City is agreeing to any activity that brings a quick influx of cash to its coffers, without thought about the impact these decisions make on the greater community. It is a topic of conversation among my friends and neighbors. We are in a word, distressed. We see the fabric of the community coming unraveled. What was once a cohesive, harmonious environment that attracted long- standing families is becoming a crazy quilt of mismatched shapes and sizes of structures built for investment. The City is allowing itself to become a ghost town, with 47% of these new homes standing unoccupied. Arcadia has become the laughing stock of neighboring cities, and has lost good taxpayers to these neighboring cities as a result. Secondly, each of these homes listed above have the same problem: They don't fit their surrounding context. They stick out primarily due to their size. They scream: "Look at me! I'm huge! I'm bigger and better and more expensive than all of the other houses in the neighborhood. That makes me special!" These homes go against everything that my family sought and found in Arcadia when we moved here from Pasadena 10 years ago — a humble, friendly, comforting, stable, secure, beautiful community where we could put down roots. With a community comes a value system, and the City has lost sight of that value system, leaving the citizenry with the burden of trying to preserve it. 1 would like to ask you and other decision- makers within the City to consider how this accelerated reconstruction activity is affecting both the aesthetics of our community and the well -being of your constituency, and slow down the pace so informed decisions can be made that are to the satisfaction of all. Thank you. 1 Jennifer Duclett 1220 Highland Oaks Drive Arcadia Jim Kasama From: Denise Milazo <dWlazz @gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 28, 2014 4:14 PM To: Jim Kasama Cc: arcadiahighlanders @gmail.com Subject: Mansionization of the Highlands Jim, As I am unable to attend the meeting tomorrow night I would like to voice my concerns over the incompatibility of the new homes that are being built in the Highlands. I am opposed to the oversized "mansion" type housing that the builders are constructing in the area, as it completely changes the look and feel of the neighborhood. We have lived at 2043 Highland Oaks for 30 years and one of the many reasons we love our neighborhood is because the construction has a continuity to it -not sameness, but a flow. These giant houses that are currently being built disrupt that flow. I stand with all of my neighbors in vehement opposition to the proposed construction at: 1203 Highland Oaks Drive 1350 Highland Oaks Drive 1523 Highland Oaks Drive 1717 Alta Oaks Drive 1800 Wilson Avenue Denise Milazo 2043 Highland Oaks Drive J This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. Jim Kasama From: Denise Milazo <mdmilazo @roadrunner.com> Sent: Monday, July 28, 2014 4:31 PM To: Jim Kasama Cc: arcadiahighlanders @gmail.com Subject: FW: Proposed construction To Jim Kasama, I will be unable to attend the City Council meeting on July 29, 2014 concerning the proposed building in the Highlands would like to register my concern and dismay that a council who was elected to protect the city has passed through so much construction that is incompatible with the existing structures. I am opposed to the mansionization of the Highlands and to any further construction of such homes. As a 30 plus year resident, I would not like to have a mansion built next to me and do not approve of having my neighborhood changed in such a drastic manner. Michael Milazo 2043 Highland Oaks Drive I�j i This email is free from viruses and malware because avast. Antivirus protection is active. Jim Kasama From: Connie Fluhrer <conniefluhrer @g mail .com> Sent: Monday, July 28, 2014 8:32 PM To: Jim Kasama Cc: arcadiahighlanders @gmail.com Subject: Public hearing on July 29. Planning commission issues Mr. Kasama, We would like to take a moment to add our concern over the many new houses that are being built in the Highland Oaks area. We feel that many of them are neither compatible nor harmonious with the existing houses In the neighborhood. The structures square footage verses the lot size, as well as the question of whether setbacks are truly being maintained is of great concern. Thank you, Connie and Alan Fluhrer 2028 Highland Oaks Dr Jim Kasama From: edwong6 @yahoo.com Sent: Monday, July 28, 2014 11:44 PM To: Jim Kasama Cc: April Verlato Subject: Appeal to 1800 Wilson construction To Jim and the Arcadia Planning Commission, As a resident at the street of Wilson Ave, Arcadia, 91006 in the Highland Oaks area for 20 years, I would do what I can to oppose the "extra mansionization" of homes in this area. Any house construction plan that pushes its front close to the street level, extra height of the house that blocks the mountain view, and hugh mansion that leaves no back yard are house plans that should be appealed and stopped because they changed the character of this Highland Oaks neighborhood. I hope you can review the 1800 Wilson Ave construction with the above points in mind and preserve the original ranch style of this neighborhood. Any such effort from you would be deeply appreciated Edward 1737 Wilson Ave, Arcadia 91006 Jim Kasama From: jingjing <yanjingjing @yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2014 10:36 AM To: Jim Kasama Subject: Public hearing on proposed new homes tonight (6pm) Due to short notice, we are unable to go tonight, but we still city to hear our voice. We do not want to see these mega mansions to be built in our beautiful neighbor. We are strongly oppose to kill these beautiful oak trees. Jingjing Yan Highland oak homeowner - - - -- Forwarded Message - - - -- From: Lily B <lilybkn(@hotmail.com> To: Lily B <lilybkn&hotmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2014 9:28 AM Subject: Public hearing on proposed new homes tonight (6pm) Dear Arcadia Highlanders, If you don't like mega mansions being proposed and built next to your house by developers sooner or later, then don't miss this opportunity at the public hearing tonight (see below) to hear and support your neighbors, and to voice your concerns on compatibility and harmony of new homes to be built in our area, the Arcadia Highlands. (please help spread the word to your neighbors who might not know about this public hearing) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING From: Arcadia Planning Commission Date and Time: Tonight at 6:00 p.m. Place of Hearing: City Council Chambers, 240 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia, CA APPELLANTS: April Verlato (recently appointed member of our Home Owners Association (HOA)'s Architectural Review Board) and marry neighbors of the five proposed project locations listed below APPLICANTS: Sanyao International, Inc. and PDS Studio, Inc. LIST OF LOCATIONS, PROPOSED SIZE, AND NUMBER OF OAK TREES TO BE ENCROACHED UPON: 1203 Highland Oaks Drive (7096 SF, 2 -story, 0 Oak trees) 1350 Highland Oaks Drive (6547 SF, 2 -story, 9 Oak trees) 1523 Highland Oaks Drive (6222 SF, 1 -story, 4 Oak trees) 1717 Alta Oaks Drive (5064 SF, 2 -story, 3 Oak trees) 1800 Wilson Avenue (6025 SF, 2 -story, 1 Oak tree) If you'd like to see details of the public hearing, please send an email to April Verlato at arcadiahighlandersa- gmail.com If you cannot make it to the public hearing tonight, you can still show your support of the appeals by sending an email to city staff Jim Kasama at ikasamaCaD-ci.arcadia.ca.us prior to the public hearing. Please forward your email of support to April Verlato at arcadiahighlandersCq�gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - - - - -- If you'd like to be noticed promptly of all future building plans submitted in our area, please send an email to April Verlato at arcadiahighlandersPgmail.com In addition, please be reminded that we have an HOA. Unfortunately no membership forms were mailed this year. You can get one by sending an email to April Verlato or by downloading it from our HOA's Facebook page at www.facebook.com /ArcadiaHi hlands. We need many more home owners to get involved in order to be heard by the city. Sincerely, Lily Berkun, (a longtime Highlander) Jim Kasama From: mtrab @roadrunner.com Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2014 12:04 PM To: Jim Kasama Cc: Arcadiahighlanders @gmaifcom Subject: Support the appeals of over building our neighlborhoods Dear Jim, We are in support of the appeals to stop the over building of our neighborhoods! Michael Trabbie 1946 Alta Oaks Dr Arcadia CA 91006 Thank you Jim Kasama From: Hamid Amjadi <hamjadi @icioud.com> Sent: Tuesday, Juiy 29, 2014 1:09 PM To: Jim Kasama Subject: Public hearing Categories: Red Category Hello, I am a home owner in Arcadia and strongly disagree with these new developments that changes the character of our community. Thanks, Hamid amjadi 1862 oakwood ave arcadia ca 91006 Sent from my Whone July 2' ), 2014 Mr. Ed Beranek, Chairman Arcadia Planning Commission Dear Ed: I am writing about the Higllands Home Owners Assn and its ARB and the hearing your commission will hold on Friday, July 29"'. I would like to make several points so I'll briefly state each. 1. My wife and I have lived in the Highlands almost 42 years. 2. I understand there are about 850 homes in this area and that, as of July 16th, only 65 were members of the Assn. There have recently been two special meetings of the Assn and each were attended by 20 -25 people. During these meetings new members of the ARB were elected as were two officers of the Assn. The new members of the ARB do not represent my views regarding the purpose of the ARB or what is an appropriate home in the Highlands. The ARB members feel strongly that two -story homes do not fit the Highlands. Two story homes have been allowed in Arcadia since the city's founding 110 years ago. And there have been two - story homes in the Highlands for at least 50 years. one just three homes north of ours. I believe the city resolved this issue many years ago. Why is this issue even being discussed? 4. The rnernbers also do not like "off shore" money coming in, buying homes and no one living in them. How this has anything to do with architectural review is something I simply do not understand. 5. A former chair of the RB recently was complaining that your commission and the Council approving a home with a "small living room and a huge master suite." He thought this design was completely wrong and was upset that the design was approved wonder what leads anyone to presume to have the right to design the interior of any home? 6. About 5 -6 weeks ago three different ARB members held two meetings, one immediately after the other, to discuss two proposed projects on my street. Some new, current ARB members raised all sorts of complaints in a very emotional way and were so completely out of order with their language that one ARB members spoke up and said he was not going to take this abuse any more and he resigned on the spot. I understand another ARB member resigned the following day and the then ARB chairman also resigned a few days later. The current ARB members, led by April Verlato have been completely disrespectful to many of us and are so determined to have their way that they have caused a lot of emotion and now some residents are upset with their neighbors. 7. It seems like the members of the ARB have gone way beyond architectural review into areas where they have no business. What gives them the right to judge the etlulicity of a property owner, where the money for the construction is coming from, the size of someone's master suite, encroachment of the drip line of oak trees, etc. 8. It is my understanding that in the United States homeowners have certain property rights and overly aggressive individuals cannot override these rights ...... I urge the Planning Commission to approve theme projects. Thank you for your kind consideration of my thoughts. Sincerely, S-C� Bruce McCallum 1730 AIta Oaks Dr. Arcadia, CA 91006 -1701 PRE CIE E D JUL 2 3 2014 Planning Si'NicGS City of A C "auia