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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFindings and Action ReportArcadia Highlands Homeowner's Association Architectural Review Board K Findings and Action Report File No.: 0-012.2019 Date: 8/9/2019 Project Address: 1630 Oakwood Ave. Applicant: Arthur Fong Owner (if different) Dr. and Mrs. Chu-Chih Shih Project Description: Ground floor addition to Da5fim sii2gLe a= house FINDINGS 1. SITE PLANNING - The proposed project IS consistent with the Site Planning Guidelines as it includes preserves the existing mature landscape. The height of the structure is minimized with the addition to the single story versus adding a second story. ll. ENTRY - The proposed project IS consistent with the Entry Guidelines. III. MASSING - The proposed project IS consistent with the Massing Guidelines. Retaining a single story structure minimizes the overall mass of the home. 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 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 design elements. The use of stacked stone at the base of the facade is consistent with the materials used on the surrounding homes. The same facade material being used on both side of the corner home, which face the street, is consistent with the design guidelines. Vl. 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. 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 elements added to the faVade of the hone, such as the additional window to break up the front plain, further enhance the existing character and original design. XI. ADDITIONS & ALTERATIONS - The proposed project IS consistent with the Guidelines. The replacement windows, doors and roof tiles are consistent with the building's architectural style. XII. STREETSCAPE - The proposed project IS consistent with the Streetscape due the enhancements proposed to the existing single story structure. XIII. MINIMUM FLOOR AREA & SETBACKS - The proposed project IS NOT consistent with the Minimum Floor Area and Setback Guidelines. Although a portion of the proposed project has a setback of less than that required from the North lot line, the proposed modification is for a modest sized structure with the North wall extending East at the same setback as the current structure and therefore 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 architecture style of the home will be enhanced with the additions to the structure. 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 August 9, 2019 at 1530 Oakwood Ave., Arcadia, CA Members In Attendance -Vote: Dean Obst, ARB Chair - Yes David Arvizu- Yes Lee Kuo - Yes Sunny Padival - Yes Patrick Cronin - Yes Signature: 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. Page 2 of 3 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. Page 3 of 3