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Arcadia
Development
Services
Department
Jason Kruckeberg
Assistant City Manager/
Development Services
Director
240 West Huntington Drive
Post Office Box 60021
Arcadia, CA 91066-6021
(626) 574-5415
(626) 447-3309 Fax
www.ArcadiaCA.gov
August 28, 2017
Leo Chuang
912 Summit Place
Monterey Park, CA 91754
SUBJECT: Major Administrative Modification No. Major AM 17-11
PROJECT ADDRESS: 952 Hugo Reid Drive
Dear Mr. Chuang:
The public comment period for the Notice of Pending Decision ended on
August 17, 2017. Staff did not receive any comments during the notification
period. The Development Services was able to make one of the required
findings for the Modification request and has conditionally approved the
request to legalize a non-permitted, 303 square foot accessory structure and
maintain the existing side yard setback of 5’-11”, whereas 7’-0” is required.
The structure will also maintain the existing rear yard setback of 3’-10”
whereas, 10’-0” is required.
The existing non-permitted accessory structure is located in the rear yard and
is not visible from the street. The accessory structure was approved by the
Santa Anita Village Homeowners Association Architectural Review Board.
The accessory structure matches the roof material and finishes of the primary
residence. With the legalization of the 303 square foot accessory structure,
the total floor area will be 2,354 square feet whereas 3,781 square feet is
allowed. The lot coverage will be 31% whereas 45% is allowed.
According to Arcadia Development Code Section 9107.05.050, it states that
an Administrative Modification may be approved if at least one of the
following findings can be made.
1. Secure an appropriate improvement of a lot;
2. Prevent an unreasonable hardship; or
3. Promote uniformity of development.
This Modification request will promote uniformity of development. The
neighboring properties are also served with detached accessory structures
roughly the same size and location. The accessory structure is modest in size
and is not visually from street. Staff finds that the residence is compatible with
the surrounding neighborhood.
The proposed project qualifies as both a Class 3 and Class 5 Categorical
Exemption for an accessory structure and a minor alteration in land use
limitations from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) under Sections 15303 and 15305 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Conditions of Approval
1. The entire southerly rear wall and all window and door openings shall be
fire rated.
2. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Arcadia and its
officials, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claim, action, or
proceeding against the City of Arcadia, its officials, officers, employees or agents to
attack, set aside, void, or annul any approval or conditional approval of the City of
Arcadia concerning this project and/or land use decision, including but not limited to
any approval or conditional approval of the City Council, Planning Commission, or City
Staff, which action is brought within the time period provided for in Government Code
Section 66499.37 or other provision of law applicable to this project or decision. The
City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding concerning
the project and/or land use decision and the City shall cooperate fully in the defense of
the matter. The City reserves the right, at its own option, to choose its own attorney to
represent the City, its officials, officers, employees, and agents in the defense of the
matter.
3. Approval of Major Administrative Modification No. Major AM 17-11 shall not be of effect
unless on or before 30 calendar days after approval of this project, the property
owner/applicant has executed and filed with the Community Development
Administrator or designee an Acceptance Form available from the Development
Services Department to indicate awareness and acceptance of these conditions of
approval.
There is a ten (10) day appeal period for this application. The appeal period ends on
Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at 5:30 PM. Please note that City Hall will be closed on
Friday, August 31, 2017 and Monday September 4, 2017 in observance of Labor Day. To
file an appeal, a completed Appeal Application form must be submitted to the Community
Development Division along with a $600.00 appeal filing fee.
Approval of Major Administrative Modification No. Major AM 17-11 shall not be of effect
unless the property owner and applicant have executed and filed the enclosed Acceptance
Form to indicate awareness and acceptance of these conditions of approval. The
Acceptance Form is due now and if it is not received by (September 27, 2017) this approval
will become null and void.
An extension may be granted by the Development Services Director or designee, or the
Review Authority that approved the project for a maximum period of one (1) year from the
initial expiration date. An extension can only be granted if the required findings can be
made. Please note that acceptance of an extension request does not indicate approval of
an extension.
You may visit the City’s website at www.ArcadiaCA.gov/noticesanddecisions to view this
letter. If you have any questions regarding the above approval, please contact me at (626)
574-5422 or by email at VQuiroz@ArcadiaCA.gov. Thank you.
Sincerely,
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Community Development Division/Planning Services
Vanessa Quiroz
Assistant Planner
Enclosed
c: Jacob Korula, Property Owner