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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 19, 2002 (2) Gt c , PM �_ staff report a r&? i d, i arcadla redevelopment agency 3 I'v/ DATE: November 19, 2002 TO: Chairperson and Agency Board FROM: Don Penman, Deputy Executive Directorlr By:'Peter P. Kinnahan, Economic Development Administrator Prepared by: Brian Saeki, Management Analyst SUBJECT: Design Review— 18 E. Colorado Blvd. Recommendation: Approve SUMMARY The Applicant is proposing to subdivide a privately owned lot to construct a two-unit condominium complex at 18 E. Colorado Blvd. There is currently a single family home located on the lot. Staff recommends approval of this Design Review with conditions. BACKGROUND WORK PROPOSED: Construction of a two-unit condominium project at 18 E. Colorado Blvd. APPLICANT: Charlie Shen (Designer) LOCATION: 18 E. Colorado Blvd. (Location Map, Attachment No. 1) EXISTING LAND USE: The property is currently improved with a single-family home, which was constructed in 1926. EXISTING ZONING: R-3— Multiple Family GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Multiple Family Residential (24-du/ac maximum) Gv�`Li LASER IMAGED J p • Design Review Page 2 11/19/02 • • SURROUNDING LAND USES: North: Multiple-family; zoned R-3 South: Industrial building; zoned M-1 East: Multiple-family; zoned R-3 West: Multiple-family; zoned R-3 SITE AREA: 7,383 sq. ft. FRONTAGE: 50 Feet along Colorado Blvd. PARKING PROVIDED: 5 spaces PARKING REQUIRED: 5 spaces PURPOSE OF USE AND DESIGN REVIEW The purpose of the Agency's Design Review is to ensure that proposed projects meet adopted City and Agency standards and design guidelines based upon the following criteria: 1. The general use and design considerations, including the character, scale, and • • quality of design are consistent with the Redevelopment Plan, the Zoning Ordinance, and adopted use and design guidelines; 2. The use and architectural design of structures and their materials and colors are. visually compatible with surrounding development and improvements on the site, and design elements (i.e., screening of equipment, exterior lighting, signs, awnings, etc.) have been incorporated to further ensure the compatibility of the structures with the character and uses of adjacent development; 3. The location and configuration of structures are compatible with their site and with surrounding sites and structures, and do not dominate their surroundings to an extent inappropriate to their use; and 4. The use, design and layout of the proposed project will not unreasonably interfere with the use and enjoyment of neighboring existing or future development, and will not result in vehicular and/or pedestrian hazards. ANALYSIS A. DESIGN FEATURES The Applicant, Charlie Shen (on behalf of the property owner), has prepared and provided a color board and colored elevations of the buildings for review. They are Design Review Page 3 11/19/02 available for review in the Economic Development Office and will be on display at the Agency meeting of November 19, 2002, The Applicant is proposing to subdivide an existing private lot to construct a two-unit, two-story condominium complex at 18 E. Colorado Blvd. The proposed project incorporates natural earth tone exterior colors, La Habra stucco (French Vanilla), Monier roof tile (Terra Cotta flashed or equal) and a stone veneer wainscoting on all sides of the buildings (see plans, Attachment 2). The proposed residential condominiums feature a prominent chimney, heavy cornice exterior window treatments, and varying rooflines. It is compatible with other residential uses in the area. The Arcadia Planning Commission approved MP 02-021 and ADR 02-024 for this project at its September 10, 2002 meeting subject to conditions of approval. The approved modifications are typical for 50-foot wide lots. The modifications are as follows: • A 5'-0"westerly side yard setback in lieu of 10'-0" required. • A 19'-6" garage depth in lieu of 20'-0" required for units "1" and "2". • An 18" wide landscape area in lieu of 5'-0" required between the driveway and westerly property line. • An 18" wide landscape area in lieu of 5'-0" required between open parking spaces and property lines or buildings. • A driveway width of 25'-0" (adjacent to the building) of which 17'-0" would be unobstructed from the pavement upward in lieu of a driveway width requirement of 30'-0" with 20'-0" being unobstructed. . The Planning Commission also recommended that the relief band featured on the west elevation between the 1st and 2nd floor be continued on the east elevation. The applicant has revised his proposal to comply with this request. B. STAFF CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL • The building colors and materials shall conform to the color and materials board and to the exhibits as presented to the Agency Board and as shown on Attachment 2. • The Applicant shall comply with ARA Reso. 126 -which approves this design review for a period of one year. Design Review Page 4 11/19/02 ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS This project is categorically exempt form the requirement of the California Environmental Quality Act per Section 15306. RECOMMENDATION That the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency approve the design review for 18 E. Colorado Blvd. subject to the departmental conditions list above. Approved: �roved: U William R. Kelly, Executive Director Attachments: 1. Location Map • 2. Plans for 18 E. Colorado Boulevard • • 10/01/02 ■Iminguiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiii r--- - - OOr ■ ■ yi` NEWMAN AVE. ,P,0 qy 1 ., E. Colorado Blvd.Hil COLORADO BOULEVARD 'w ' Z SANTA YNEZ DRI E w 0 Z Q o w 0 Q LA PORTE STREET I- LA PORTE STREET i2 D U 14 . 16 . Z . Q n. 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