HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecision LetterAugust 9, 2018
Sanyao International Inc.
C. Attn: Robert Tong
nm0°nicy � 255 E. Santa Clara St. #200
Arcadia, CA 91006
CI `t y 0� SUBJECT: Single -Family Design Review No. SFADR No. 18-12 and Protected
Tree Encroachment No. 18-20
Arcadia PROJECT ADDRESS: 300 W. Las Flores Ave
Dear Mr. Tong:
Development The public comment period for the Notice of Pending Decision ended on
Services August 6, 2018. Staff did not receive any comments during the public comment
Department period. After careful consideration, Staff determined that the design of the
house is consistent with the Single Family Design Guidelines. Therefore, the
Development Services Department has conditionally approved the single-
family design review project dated, July 3, 2018, for a new 8,008 square foot,
single -story, French -style residence with an attached 693 square foot, three -
Jason Kruckeberg car garage, and a detached 828 square -foot, pool house and the Protected
Development
Managers Tree encroachment application for the proposed encroachment into the canopy
Development Services pp P P
Director of the protected Olive tree at 300 W. Las Flores Ave. The project shall be
subject to the following conditions:
1. The project shall be developed and maintained by the property
owner/applicant in compliance with all of the recommended tree protection
measure listed in the Arborist Report, dated June 28, 2018.
2. The project shall comply with the City's Water Efficient Landscaping
Ordinance (WELD). The application shall be submitted with the plans for
plan check in Building Services.
3. The applicant/property owner shall comply with all City requirements
regarding building safety, fire prevention, detection, suppression,
emergency access, public right-of-way improvements, parking, water
supply and water facilities, sewer facilities, trash reduction and recycling
requirements, and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) measures to the satisfaction of the Building Official, Fire Marshal,
Public Works Services Director, and Planning & Community Development
Administrator, or their respective designees. Compliance with these
requirements is to be determined by having fully detailed construction plans
submitted for plan check review and approval by the foregoing City officials
and employees.
4. 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
zoo West Huntington Drive project and/or land use decision including but not limited to any approval or
Post Office Box 60021 conditional approval of the City Council, Planning Commission, or City
Arcadia, CA 9066-6021 Staff, which action is brought within the time period provided for in
(626) 574-54159 p
(626)447-3309 Fax
www.ArcadiaCA.gov
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.
There is a ten (10) day appeal period for this application. To file an appeal, a completed
Appeal Application form must be submitted to the Community Development Division
along with a $600.00 appeal fee by 5:30 p.m. on Monday, August 20, 2018. Please
note that City Hall will be closed on Friday, August 17, 2018.You will be notified if an
appeal is filed.
Approval of SFADR 18-12 and TRE 18-20 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 8, 2018, this approval will become null
and void.
This design approval shall expire in one year (August 21, 2019) from the effective date
unless plans are submitted to Building Services for plan -check, a building permit is
issued and the construction is diligently pursued, a certificate of occupancy has been
issued, or the approval is renewed. The final plans must be consistent with the approved
design concept plans and any conditions of approval. Any inconsistency from the
approved design concept plans may preclude the issuance of a building permit.
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.
A building permit must be obtained prior to any construction activity. Please contact
Building Services at (626) 574-5416 to determine the type of documentation, plans, and
fees for the appropriate permit. This approval letter must be presented to Building
Services to initiate the permitting process.
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: Jian Jie Zhu, Property owner