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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFindings and Action ReportArcadia Highlands Homeowner's Association Architectural Review Board Findings and Action Report File No.: 0-011-2019 Date: 7/1012019 Project Address: 300 E. Svcamore Ave., Arcadia, CA 91006 Applicant Twen Ma Owner (if different) -W Lee Project Description: Adding 1820 Sq. Ft. 3 Bd. 12 Bath to existing 4925 Sq. Ft. d Bd. 16 Bath 2 Story Home FINDINGS I. SITE PLANNING - The proposed project IS NOT consistent with the Site Planning Guidelines as the height and bulk of the existing structure is already larger in its scale and proportion than any of the surrounding homes on the block and the proposed enlargement of the existing structure adds additional bulk. The proposed addition is not harmonious and compatible with the surroundings. Enlarging the existing structure is not in scale and in proportion with the height and bulls of dwellings and structures on the surrounding sites. IL ENTRY - The proposed project does not call for any changes to the entry. However, the existing entry IS NOT consistent with the current Entry Guidelines. The existing entry exhibits a two story vertical structure above the entry that emphasizes the scale and massing of the existing structure. The emphasis on the large scale and massing of the existing home is only compounded by the addition of further bulk with the proposed addition. III. MASSING - The proposed project IS NOT consistent with the Massing Guidelines. The proposed addition is not compatible in mass and scale to the surrounding building. The block that the property resides on consists of 5 homes with less than 2,000 sq. ft., 7 homes with square footage between 2,000 and 3,000 and one home with 3,719 square feet. The existing structure is already twice the square footage of 76% of the homes on the block and adding 1,820 additional square feet only increased the mass and disparity in scale to the surrounding homes. With the proposed additional square footage the structure would be close to being twice the size of the next largest home on the block and would be over three times of the size of 53% of the homes on the block. IV. 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, the existing roofing material as well as the architectural style and design of the home. Page 1 of 3 V. FACADE DESIGN -- The proposed project IS consistent with the Facade Design Guidelines based on the home's overall design, use of color and articulation of the proposed addition to the front facade. However, other then the front fagade there is no other articulation in the design and flat walls are utilized. Vl. DETAILS -The proposed project IS consistent with the Guidelines for Architectural Details. The details are consistent with the architectural style of the existing structure_ VII. MATERIALS & COLORS - The proposed project IS consistent with the Guidelines. The proposed new materials and color match those of the existing structure. VIII. LANDSCAPE & HARDSCAPE - The proposed project IS NOT consistent with the Guidelines. The proposed project does not call for a substantial visual change to the hardscape, which would not be inconsistent with the guidelines_ However, there is no landscape present along the majority of the Western portion of the parcel and no additional landscape is provided for in the plans submitted. The grounds surrounding the addition will appear incomplete with this lack of landscape. IX. FENCES & WALLS - The proposed project does not call for any changes to the Fences and Walls. However, the existing Fences ARE NOT consistent with the current Entry Guidelines. The front fence is overly ornate on the top with spear like features and does not reinforce the architectural style of the building. X. ARCHITECTURAL STYLE - The proposed project IS consistent with the Guidelines as the proposed addition is consistent with the existing character and design of the structure. XI. ADDITIONS & ALTERATIONS - The proposed project IS consistent with the Guidelines for Additions and Alterations. The exterior treatments match those of the existing structure. XII. STREETSCAPE - The proposed project IS NOT consistent with the Streetscape due to the additional mass and disproportionate scale that the proposed addition would further exacerbate. XIII. 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 - Refer to above referenced comments. XVI. AFFECT ON ADJACENT PROPERTIES & NEIGHBORHOOD - The existing 6 bedroom/ 6 bathroom 2 story home is presently the largest home on the block and a significantly large home when compared to the Highlands in general. With the proposed addition of 1,820 square feet for 3 additional bedrooms, 2 additional bathrooms, an additional laundry room and an additional kitchenette which provide for a total of 9 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms a structure would be created that is clearly not harmonious and compatible in scale and bulk with structures on the surrounding sites as required by Section 4(A) of Resolution No. 6770. Rage 2 of 3 ACTION Approved/ _____ Conditionally Approved/ X Denied These Findings and Action were made by the following ARB Members of the Association at a meeting held on July 8, 2019 at 304 E. Sycamore Ave., Arcadia, CA Members In Attendance -Vote: Dean Obst, ARB Chair - No David Arvizu- No Lee Kuo - No Sunny Padival - No Patrick Cronin - No Signature: Dean Obst EXPIRATION - If for a period of one (x) 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.