HomeMy WebLinkAboutFINAL - SFADR 14-136 Decision Letter
City of
Arcadia
Development
Services
Department
Jason Kruckeberg
Assistant City Manager/
Development Services
Director
240 West Huntington Drive
Post Office Box 60021
Arcadia, CA 91066-6021
(626) 574-5415
(626) 447-3309 Fax
www.ArcadiaCA.gov
January 3, 2018
Ulises Garcia
The Wren Group
44 W. Bellevue Drive, Suite 6
Pasadena, CA 91105
SUBJECT: Single-Family Design Review No. SFADR No. 14-136 and
Protected Tree Encroachment Application No. TRE 17-28
PROJECT ADDRESS: 405 Hillcrest Blvd.
Dear Mr. Garcia,
The public comment period for the Notice of Pending Decision ended on
December 28, 2017. Staff did not receive any comments during the
notification 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,
November 9, 2017, for a new 2,856 square foot, two-story, Spanish-style
residence with an attached 466 square foot, two-car garage at 405
Hillcrest Blvd. The house will encroach into the canopy of one protected
tree located along the easterly property line. The project shall be subject
to the following conditions.
1. The project shall be developed and maintained by the
applicant/property owner in compliance with all of the
recommended tree protection measures listed in the Arborist report
dated, June 5, 2017.
2. The project shall comply with the City’s Water Efficient Landscaping
Ordinance (WELO). The application shall be submitted with the
plans for plan check in Building Services.
3. On the plans submitted for plan check to Building Services, a
minimum 25’-0” turning radius and/or a minimum 25’-0” of clear
back out space shall be shown on the plans in compliance with
Development Code Section 9103.07.080.A.7.b.
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, January 15, 2018. Please note that City Hall will be closed on
Friday, January, 5, 2017.You will be notified if an appeal is filed.
Approval of SFADR 14-136 and TRE 17-28 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 February 2, 2018, this approval will become null and void.
This approval shall expire in one year (January 16, 2019) from the effective date unless
a building permit is issued and the construction is diligently pursued, a certificate of
occupancy has been issued, or the approval is renewed.
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: Ray Lin, Property owner