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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFindings and Action Report Santa Anita “Village” Community Association of Arcadia Architectural Review Board Findings and Action Report January 16, 2018 Project Address: 426 Cortez Arcadia 91007 File # 1210 APPLICANT: PDS Design Studio – Philip Chan 68 Genoa #B Arcadia CA 91007 626-294-9402 OWNER: Arsen Arzumanyan 426 Cortez Arcadia CA 91007 Action: Approved Description of what is proposed: A new one story single family home. Lot size 11,624. Proposed lot coverage 43%. Living area 4,000SF = FAR 34% Findings: 1. SITE PLANNING –The proposed project is consistent with the Site Planning Guidelines. This is a large new home and the size is mitigated by being single story with acceptably articulated walls and roof. The scaled streetscape evidenced on the cove page exhibits that the mass is in line with the pattern of development along the streetscape. Exhibited on the cover sheet. II. ENTRY – The proposed project is consistent with the Entry Guidelines. It features a single door with one sidelight. A trellis provides the appearance of shelter. As are most entries in the Village it is simple and 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 side and rear elevations have adequate articulation to help mitigate the length. This is a single story home and that alone mitigates massing especially at the front elevation. 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 has 2 gables at the front elevation and gables are also featured on the other 3 elevations. They contribute to the architectural interest and provide some relief to the long side elevation massing. 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 wood detailing on all windows is consistent with the design. VI. DETAILS - The proposed project is consistent with the Details Guidelines. The windows with SDL grids will provide depth and visual relief to the walls. VII. MATERIALS AND COLORS - The proposed project is consistent with the Materials and Colors Guidelines. The bisque and white color pallet is consistent with the style of the project. VIII. LANDSCAPE AND HARDSCAPE - The proposed project is consistent with the Landscape and Hardscape Guidelines. A pedestrian path is provided to the front door creating the look of a walkable neighborhood. 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 will blend with the minimal traditional that compromises the majority of homes in the neighborhood and Village. 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. 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 and enhance property values in the Village. XIII. FLOOR AREA & SETBACKS - The proposed project is compliant with 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 the ARB board. 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 January 16, 2018 at 7:00PM at 229 S. Altura Rd. The vote was 3-0 to approve. Names of ARB Board Members: Laurie Thompson Karen Albrecht Awny Malak 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.