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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: 1007 Portola Arcadia 91007 File # 1245 Applicant: Robert Tong – Sanyao International Inc 255 E. Santa Clara St. #200 Arcadia CA 91006 626-446-8048 Sanyao888@AOL>COM Owner: Jerry Shen 946 Coronado Dr. Arcadia CA 91007 Action: Approved without conditions Description: A new single story home –Lot size:10,458 SF Findings: 1. SITE PLANNING –The proposed project is consistent with the Site Planning Guidelines. This is a large new home but is under the maximum allowable FAR by approximately 200 SF. II. ENTRY – The proposed project is consistent with the Entry Guidelines. It features a narrow porch visually providing the appearance of shelter. As are most entries in the Village it is simple with columns that are architecturally compatible with the style of the proposed home. III. MASSING – The proposed project is consistent with the Massing Guidelines. The front elevation, again as evidenced by the streetscape, is in scale with the adjoining properties. Elevations have minimal articulation to somewhat help mitigate the length. This is a single story home and that alone helps to mitigate massing. IV. ROOFS – The proposed project is consistent with the Roofs Guidelines. The variances in pitch should not be unduly visible. The overall height is acceptable for a one story house. 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. The issue of the garage is addressed under the heading GARAGES. 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. X. ARCHITECTURAL STYLE - The proposed project is consistent with the Architectural Style Guidelines. The style is consistent on all elevations. This home will blend into the surrounding neighborhood. 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. The provided streetscape contrasts what is existing with what is proposed. Providing the contrast is very strong testimony to the fact that this proposal is harmonious with the neighborhood. This contrast would be a valuable element for any applicant to demonstrate the potential compatibility of their application. XIII. FLOOR AREA & SETBACKS - The proposed project is slightly under the allowed FAR and lot coverage and is compliant with all city codes regarding setbacks. XIV. GARAGES Finally, the proposed plans call for a front side loading garage. This is a very positive move away from a glut of proposals for front facing garages. In conclusion this project was found to meet the guidelines described above for harmony and compatibility. It will be an enhancement to the neighborhood. 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 7:00 PM at 229 S. Altura Rd. It was a 3-0 vote to approve without conditions. 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.