HomeMy WebLinkAboutFindings and Action ReportArcadia Highlands Homeowner's Association
Architectural Review Board
Findings and Action Report
File No.: 0-002-2018 Date: 11128!2018
Project Address: 1759 Oakwood Ave.
Applicant: Marvin Fung and Assoc. Inc.
Owner (if different) Nader and Viola Bishara
Project Description: Change in height of first story
FINDINGS
1. SITE PLANNING - The proposed project IS consistent with the Site Planning Guidelines.
II. ENTRY - The proposed project IS consistent with the Entry Guidelines.
III. MASSING - The proposed project IS consistent with the Massing Guidelines based on the set back
of the second story addition to minimize the mass of the home.
W. ROOFS - The proposed project IS consistent with the Roofing Guidelines based on the roof plan
and material (clay tiles) being compatible with 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.
Vll. MATERIALS & COLORS - The proposed project IS consistent with the Guidelines.
VIII_ LANDSCAPE & IIARDSCAPE - The proposed project IS consistent with the Guidelines as
discussed in the Site Planning section.
IX. FENCES & WALLS - The proposed project IS consistent with the Guidelines for Fences and
Walls.
X. ARCHITECTURAL STYLE - The proposed project IS consistent with the Guidelines as the
Spanish elements are still harmonious with the neighborhood.
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 to the height of
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the front left and right portions of the first story not changing in height from the initially approved
plans and therefore does not increase most of the first story appearance of the home.
X111. MINIMUM FLOOR AREA & SETBACKS - The proposed project IS consistent with the
Minimum Floor Area and Setback Guidelines.
XIV. GARAGES - The proposed project IS consistent with the Guidelines for Garages.
XV. EXTERIOR BUILDING MATERIALS & APPEARANCE - The proposed project is consistent
with the Guidelines for Exterior Building Materials and Appearance as referred to above in the
Facade Design comments (Finding Section V).
XVI. AFFECT ON ADJACENT PROPERTIES & NEIGHBORHOOD - Retaining the existing hedge
between the subject property and the property to the North takes into consideration the effect of
adjacent property privacy. Additionally, the second floor windows in the North bedroom, seating
area and bathroom utilize some type of obscured glass or glass treatment on the bottom portion of
the windows.
ACTION
X Approved/ Conditionally Approved/ Denied
These Findings and Action were made by the following ARB Members of the Association at a
meeting held on November 2.6, 2018 at 1111 %Z Highland Oaks pr., Arcadia, CA
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Members In Attendance -Vote: ;
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Dean Obst, ARB Chair - Yes Signature:
David Arvizu- Yes
Sunny Padival - Yes
Lee Kuo - Yes
Dean Obst
EXPIRATION - If for a period of one (r) 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.
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