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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFindings and Action Form Santa Anita “Village” Community Association of Arcadia Architectural Review Board Findings and Action Report September 19, 2019 Project Address: 201 Magellan Arcadia 91007 File # 1246 Applicant: Robert Tong – Sanyao International Inc 255 E. Santa Clara St. #200 Arcadia CA 91006 626-446-8048 Sanyao888@AOL>COM Owner: Tony Jiang 201 Magellan Rd. Arcadia CA 91007 Description of what is proposed: A two story new home on a 12,221 SF lot. Proposed lot coverage is 33%. The FAR is approximately 35% Action: Approved without conditions Description: A new two story home –Lot size:12,221 SF Findings: I SITE PLANNING –The proposed project is consistent with the Site Planning Guidelines. This is a large new 2 story home on a corner lot that maximizes the allowable FAR. Lot coverage is less than the allowable 35% because of the required corner lot setback. II. ENTRY – The proposed project is consistent with the Entry Guidelines. It features a wrap around porch visually providing a “look through” that softens the corner around Hugo Reid and Magellan. It is seen as desirable dominant element. III. MASSING – The proposed project is consistent with the Massing Guidelines. Elevations have minimal articulation to somewhat help mitigate the length. This project is on one of the larger lots in the Village. The neighbor on the interior side was concerned about the walls. The walls will be on a separate permit. The owner and applicant will contact the neighbors for their input on the walls. The neighbor two doors away stated that no 2 story homes should be allowed in the Village. Since 2 story homes have been built in the Village for almost the past 30 years it is too late to disallow them now. We can review the project to see if it has mitigations to protect privacy issues. One board member’s opinion was that the style of the roof contains internal space that does not count in the FAR but causes the volume to appear excessive. She was also concerned about the appearance of too much mass on the streetside elevation. Also, that the front elevation would look more balanced with 3 instead of 2 dormers. The other 2 board members expressed no concerns. IV. ROOFS – The proposed project is consistent with the Roofs Guidelines. The variances in pitch should not be unduly visible. The overall height meets code for the Village. See above for concerns of one board member . V. FAÇADE DESIGN – The proposed project is consistent with the Façade Design Guidelines. Façade treatment relevant to the style is carried out on all elevations. Articulation and careful detailing on the windows on all 4 facades breaks up the look of large blank walls. VI. DETAILS - The proposed project is consistent with the Details Guidelines. The wood aluminum clad windows with SDL grids will provide depth and visual relief to the walls. The choice of quality windows is to be applauded. All the quality details (natural stone, shutters, doors, narrow fascia, porch columns) enhance the architecture of the project and add quality to the neighborhood. VII. MATERIALS AND COLORS - The proposed project is consistent with the Materials and Colors Guidelines. The earth toned color pallet blends with the colors found in the neighborhood. VIII. LANDSCAPE AND HARDSCAPE - The proposed project is consistent with the Landscape and Hardscape Guidelines. IX. FENCES AND WALLS –The proposed project is consistent with the Fences and Walls Guidelines. They are to be built on a separate permit after consulting with the neighbors. X. ARCHITECTURAL STYLE - The proposed project is consistent with the Architectural Style Guidelines. The style is consistent on all elevations. Two board members supported the style and one member was concerned with the appearance of too much volume. XII. STREETSCAPE & FRONT OF DWELLING - The proposed project is consistent with the Streetscape & Front of Dwelling Guidelines. As evidenced on the provided streetscape and the front elevation the scale, architectural style, materials and colors, and landscaping will be harmonious and compatible with the neighborhood. It will protect and enhance property values in the Village. XIII. FLOOR AREA & SETBACKS - The proposed project maximizes the allowed FAR and is compliant with all city codes regarding setbacks. XIV. GARAGES The proposed plans call for an attached garage located to the rear of the project along the side public right of way. Much better than a front facing garage to the front. In conclusion this project was found to meet the guidelines in the opinions of 2 of the 3 board members. These Actions and Findings were made by the following ARB Members of the Santa Anita “Village” Community Association of Arcadia at a meeting held on September 19, 2019 at 8:00 PM at 229 S. Altura Rd. It was a 2-1 vote to approve without conditions. One board member abstained. Names of ARB Board Members: Laurie Thompson Karen Albrecht Kathy Cheng You are hereby advised that appeals from the ARB’s decision shall be made to the Planning Commission. You may be limited to raising only those issues and objections, which you or anyone else raises at or prior to the time of the Public Hearing. Appeals of the decision to the Planning Commission may be made in writing and delivered to Planning Services at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007 within 7 calendar days of the decision accompanied by a complete application packet and 12 sets of architectural plans and the appeal fee in accordance with the applicable fee schedule.