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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFindings and Action Report 6-1-2018Arcadia Highlands Homeowner's Association IJ Architectural Review Board Findings and Action Report File No.: L-001-2018 Date: 5/2[2018 Project Address: 1229 Highland Oaks Dr. Applicant: Brian Chen Owner (if different) �lianxun Si and Caiwen Qian Project Description: Comfete remodel redesi and ansion second story - 4,175 s5l $ FINDINGS I. SITE PLANNING - The proposed project IS consistent with the Site Planning Guidelines as it includes the planting of a new tree to offset the removal of the existing mature tree near the home. The new additional tree will provide balance to the front yard. IL ENTRY - The proposed project IS consistent with the Entry Guidelines. III. MASSING - The proposed project IS consistent with the Massing Guidelines based on the minimal further protrusion from the existing second story facade over the front door. W. ROOFS - The proposed project IS consistent with the Roofing Guidelines based on the roof plan and material (concrete tiles) being compatible with the Highlands requirements and the architectural style and design of the home. V. FACADE DESIGN - The proposed project IS consistent with the Facade Design Guidelines based on the home's overall design, use of color and traditional design elements. VI. DETAILS - The proposed project IS consistent with the Guidelines for Architectural Details The details are high quality and are consistent with the architectural style. VII. MATERIALS & COLORS -The proposed project IS consistent with the Guidelines. VIII. LANDSCAPE & HARDSCAPE - The proposed project IS consistent with the Guidelines as discussed in the Site Planning section. It includes the planting of a new tree to offset the removal of the existing mature tree near the home. The new additional tree will provide balance to the front yard. IX. FENCES & WALLS - The proposed project IS consistent with the Guidelines for Fences and Walls. Page 1 of 3 X. ARCHITECTURAL STYLE - The proposed project IS consistent with the Guidelines as the traditional elements added to the home are a vast improvement over what is already existing. XI. ADDITIONS & ALTERATIONS - The proposed project IS consistent with the Guidelines for Additions and Alterations as discussed in the above referenced Massing (Findings Section III). XII. STREETSCAPE - The proposed project IS consistent with the Streetscape due the planting of new tree which will provide balance to the front yard. XIII. MINIMUM FLOOR AREA & SETBACKS - The proposed project IS NOT consistent with the Minimum Floor Area and Setback Guidelines. Although a portion of the existing project has a setback of less than 6o feet from the street, the proposed modifications do not call for any additional improvements to be less than 6o feet from the street so no exception is taken to the proposed modifications. XIV. GARAGES - The proposed project IS consistent with the Guidelines for Garages. XV. EXTERIOR BUILDING MATERIALS & APPEARANCE - refer to above referenced comments. XVI. AFFECT ON ADJACENT PROPERTIES & NEIGHBORHOOD - The existing ridge height of the property will remain but the structures mass will be enlarged. ACTION Page 2 of 3 X Approved/ Conditionally Approved/ Denied These Findings and Action were made by the following ARB Members of the Association at a meeting held on June 1, 2018 at 1129 Highland Oaks Dr., Arcadia, CA Members In Attendance -Vote: Dean Obst, ARB Chair - Yes Signature: David Arvizu- Yes Lee Kuo - Yes Sunny Padival -- Yes Dean Obst EXPIRATION - If for a period of one (i) 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. APPEALS - Appeals from the ARB shall be made to the Planning Commission. Planning Commission decisions on ARB cases may be appealed to the City Council. Said appeals shall be made in writing and delivered to Planning Services within seven (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. Upon receipt of an appeal in proper form, such appeal shall be processed by Planning Services in accordance with the same procedures applicable to appeals from the Modification Committee, except that noticing shall be consistent with ARB noticing.