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Santa Anita “Village” Community Association of Arcadia
Architectural Review Board
Findings and Action Report
September 23, 2019
Project Address: 441 Drake Rd Arcadia 91007 File # 1247
Applicant: Eric Tsang
449 E Huntington Dr Suite 356
Arcadia CA 91006 909 569-3737
ERIC-DESIGN.COM
Owner: 441 Drake LLC
441 Drake Rd Arcadia CA 91007
Action: Approved with condition:
Plate heights shall not exceed 9’6”
Description: A new single story home –Lot size:10,770 SF
Findings:
1. SITE PLANNING – The lot coverage for this application is almost 43% and
the FAR is one square foot less than the maximum allowable for a new
single story home. This is a project that is “maxed” out. In order for the
project to relate to the massing of other one story houses in the
neighborhood ( as REQUIRED by the General Plan) the following
mitigations were discussed and agreed upon:
*Lower the plate heights (not included on approved plans so listed as a
condition)
*Reduce the roof pitch from 5.5 to 12 to 5 to 12(as shown on approved
plans)
*Omit both gable ends on the back of both side elevations (as shown on
approved plans)
*Create some visual relief to the back elevation by changing the pitch of
the roof over the porch (as shown on the approved plans)
*Note that none of the mitigations resulted in reducing the FAR.
The applicant plans to lower the natural grade in the rear to accommodate the
the building pad and to visually reduce the height of the building.
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 – See SITE PLANNING
IV. ROOFS – The proposed project featuring a consistent 5:12 pitch aligns with
the Roofs Guidelines. The overall height as shown on the approved plans is
acceptable and relates to other one story houses in this neighborhood.
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.
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 –Fences and walls will be done on a separate permit.
X. ARCHITECTURAL STYLE - The proposed project is consistent with the
Architectural Style Guidelines. The style is consistent on all elevations
XII. STREETSCAPE & FRONT OF DWELLING - The proposed project is
consistent with the Streetscape & Front of Dwelling Guidelines. As evidenced on
the provided 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.
Note: No neighbors attended the hearing nor sent any other form of
communication regarding this project.
XIII. FLOOR AREA & SETBACKS - According to the applicant the proposed
project is compliant with all city codes regarding setbacks.
XIV. GARAGES
Finally, the proposed plans calls for a front facing garage. This neighborhood is
becoming out of balance with too many dominant front facing garages. While it is
recessed it is recessed minimally and is seen as a compromise.
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 23, 2019 at 7:00 PM at 229 S. Altura Rd. It was a 3-0 vote to approve
with the condition that the plate heights not exceed 9’6”.
Names of ARB Board Members:
Laurie Thompson
Karen Albrecht
Patrick Hu
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.