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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFindings and Action Report Santa Anita “Village” Community Association of Arcadia Architectural Review Board Findings and Action Report September 18, 2017 Project Address: 946 Coronado Arcadia 91007 File # 1202 Applicant: Robert Tong – Sanyao International Inc 255 E. Santa Clara St. #200 Arcadia CA 91006 626-446-8048 Sanyao888@AOL>COM Owner: Yun Xian Dong 715 S. Old Ranch Road Arcadia CA 91007 626-353-7881 Jerry.Shen@CA MOVES.COM Action: Approved with conditions to landscaping plan: Conditions: 1. 54 Texanum Privet are changed from 24” box to 15 gal. 2. The Carrotwood Tree by the garage on the east side changed from 48” box to 60” box 3. The Carrotwood tree on the front west side is changed from a 48” box to a 36” box 4. The tree that has never nor is it now thriving and will never become a tree with a canopy providing significant shade or cooling in the front parkway will be removed and a 60” box Carrotwood tree is to replace it. Pending city approval. Description: A new single story home –Lot size:10,506.67 SF – Lot Coverage: 43.43% - FAR: 37.5% Findings: 1. SITE PLANNING –The proposed project is consistent with the Site Planning Guidelines. This is a large new home and while the scale pushes the envelop it is mitigated by being single story with acceptably articulated walls and roof. The scaled streetscape evidenced on page ST-V exhibits the one story fascia is in line with the pattern of development along the south side of Coronado. The property will be graded so that the new house sits lower than the home to be demolished. II. ENTRY – The proposed project is consistent with the Entry Guidelines. It features a recessed porch large enough to provide the appearance of shelter. As are most entries in the Village it is simple with wooden columns that are architecturally compatible with the style of the proposed home. III. MASSING – The proposed project is consistent with the Massing Guidelines. The front elevation, again as evidenced by the streetscape, is in scale with the adjoining properties. The west, east and south elevations have adequate articulation to somewhat help mitigate the length. This is a single story home and that alone mitigates massing. IV. ROOFS – The proposed project is consistent with the Roofs Guidelines. The 4:12 pitch is consistent throughout and is typical of pitches in the neighborhood. The roof is mainly hipped on all elevations with gables on the front and side elevations to add architectural interest and to provide some relief to the very long massing. The Auburn French Provincial concrete roof tile blends in color and style with the architectural style of the proposed home and the neighborhood. V. FAÇADE DESIGN – The proposed project is consistent with the Façade Design Guidelines. Façade treatment relevant to the style is carried out on all elevations. Articulation and careful detailing on the windows on all 4 facades breaks up the look of large blank walls. The issue of the garage is addressed under the heading GARAGES. VI. DETAILS - The proposed project is consistent with the Details Guidelines. The wood aluminum clad windows with SDL grids will provide depth and visual relief to the walls. The choice of quality windows is to be applauded. All the quality details (stone, shutters, doors, narrow fascia, wood porch columns) enhance the architecture of the project and add quality to the neighborhood. VII. MATERIALS AND COLORS - The proposed project is consistent with the Materials and Colors Guidelines. The earth toned color pallet blends with the colors found in the neighborhood. The light color of the stone on the front façade wraps around both corners – more so on the east side yard. As mentioned before, the quality of the materials is appreciated. VIII. LANDSCAPE AND HARDSCAPE - The proposed project is consistent with the Landscape and Hardscape Guidelines. The applicant and owner agreed to the following conditions regarding landscape and hardscape. Conditions: 1. 54 Texanum Privet are changed from 24” box to 15 gal. 2. The Carrotwood Tree by the garage on the east side changed from 48” box to 60” box 3. The Carrotwood tree on the front west side is changed from a 48” box to a 36” box 4. The tree that has never nor is it now thriving and will never become a tree with a canopy providing significant shade or cooling in the front parkway will be removed and a 60” box Carrotwood tree is to replace it. Pending city approval. The existing parkway tree will be a detraction in an otherwise quality landscape plan. A pedestrian path is provided to the front door. IX. FENCES AND WALLS –The proposed project is consistent with the Fences and Walls Guidelines. All existing walls and fences are to remain. X. ARCHITECTURAL STYLE - The proposed project is consistent with the Architectural Style Guidelines. The style is consistent on all elevations and while somewhat different than minimal traditional that compromises the majority of homes in the neighborhood and Village, it will blend into the neighborhood. The Village as described in the Historical Survey is mostly minimal traditional and minimal ranch style with casement/double hung windows, single doors, 4:12 roof pitches, simple entries and some stonework. Minimal traditional includes a few homes with elements of cottage and tudor. This home will blend in. XII. STREETSCAPE & FRONT OF DWELLING - The proposed project is consistent with the Streetscape & Front of Dwelling Guidelines. As evidenced on the provided streetscape and the front elevation the scale, architectural style, materials and colors, and landscaping will be harmonious and compatible with the neighborhood. It will protect property and enhance property values in the Village. XIII. FLOOR AREA & SETBACKS - The proposed project is slightly under the allowed FAR and lot coverage and is compliant with all city codes regarding setbacks. XIV. GARAGES - The location of the front facing garage on the front elevation was an item of concern by a neighbor and the ARB board. Locating the garage door facing forward on the front elevation is becoming a trend that is generally viewed negatively. If it continues it will change the mix of garage treatments and the ambiance of the streetscape. A garage to the rear is favored because it provides a view corridor and separation between homes. As more and more large homes replace smaller ones maintaining view corridors and greater separation seems an essential component to the provision of free and open space. The Single Family Guidelines also cite this as an issue. Resolution #6770 provides direction for the Village by stating that if a garage door faces forward on the front elevation it is to be recessed. However, what is meant by recessed is not clear. The front facing garage door on this project is recessed and the design of the house has the focal point more on the porch, front door and the remainder of the house making it marginally acceptable. There was strong sentiment, as this trend expands, to make the depth of the required recessed garage door be greater or to require that the garage be tucked in the back as stated in the Single Family Guidelines. Hopefully, this issue will be more definitely addressed in revised guidelines. In conclusion this project was found to meet the guidelines described above for harmony and compatibility. It will be an enhancement to the neighborhood. These Actions and Findings were made by the following ARB Members of the Santa Anita “Village” Community Association of Arcadia at a meeting held on September 18, 2017 at 7:00PM at 229 S. Altura Rd. It was a 5-0 vote to approve with the conditions on the landscaping as listed above. Names of ARB Board Members: Laurie Thompson Robert Perkins Christine Seller Michael Lee Thanh Lim You are hereby advised that appeals from the ARB’s decision shall be made to the Planning Commission. You may be limited to raising only those issues and objections, which you or anyone else raises at or prior to the time of the Public Hearing. Appeals of the decision to the Planning Commission may be made in writing and delivered to Planning Services at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007 within 7 calendar days of the decision accompanied by a complete application packet and 12 sets of architectural plans and the appeal fee in accordance with the applicable fee schedule.