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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFindings and Action Reportdia Highlands Homeowner's Association Architectural Review Board Findings and Action Report File No.; 0--003-2020 Date: 5/19/2020 Project Address: 11 E. Orange Grove Ave. Applicant: Sam Chung -- Owner (if different) Project Description: First floor interior remodel and addition of second story FINDINGS I. SITE PLANNING - The proposed project IS consistent with the Site Planning Guidelines. The enlargement of the existing structure is visually harmonious with the site and compatible with the character and quality of the surroundings. Il. MASSING - The proposed project IS consistent with the Massing Guidelines. The proposed second story addition is set back from the first story to minimize the appearance of the second story from the street and surrounding properties. III. FRONTAGE CONDITIONS - The proposed project IS consistent with the Frontage Condition Guidelines. Homes should not have significantly greater height at the front of a property than that of adjacent homes which this proposed project will not since the second story addition does not have a substantially greater height than the home to the East and will not be significantly visible from the streetview due to the oak trees on the property. IV. GARAGES & DRIVEWAYS - The proposed project IS consistent with the existing structure of the garages and driveways. The garage and driveway will remain largely as they are currently built but the driveway material will be replaced. V. ARCHITECTURAL STYLE - The proposed project IS consistent with the Guidelines. The proposed project is a consistent architectural style to other homes in the neighborhood. VI. HEIGHT, BULK & SCALE - The proposed project ISconsistent with the Guidelines. The proposed second floor plate height of 8.5 feet does consider existing second story plate heights established within the immediate neighborhood. Page 1 of 5 VII. ROOFLINES - The proposed project IS consistent with the Roofline Guidelines based on the roof plan and material (concrete tiles) being compatible with the Highlands requirements. The roof plan is compatible with the proposed architectural style and design of the home. The pitch of the second story addition is minimal in order to create less height and mass within the view of neighboring properties. VIII. ENTRY - The proposed project IS consistent with the Entry Guidelines. The entry is being modified from original in order to conform to the new architectural style of the home. IX. WINDOWS & DOORS - The proposed project IS consistent with the Guidelines. The window placement on the second story has been designed to minimize direct views into neighboring residences on the East and West of the home. X. ARTICULATION - The proposed project IS consistent with the Guidelines. The second story design includes articulation that provides interest to the front of the second story addition. XI. FACADE DESIGN - The proposed project IS generally consistent with the Facade Design Guidelines based on the home's overall design. XII. COLORS & MATERIALS - The proposed project IS consistent with the Guidelines. The proposed project does utilize earth tone colors found within the neighborhood. XIII. ACCESSORY LIGHTING - The proposed project IS consistent with the Guidelines. XIV. ADDITIONS & ALTERATIONS - The proposed project IS consistent with the Guidelines for Additions and Alterations as it does exhibit a consistent architecture style throughout. XV, - HILLSIDE PROPERTIES - The proposed project IS consistent with the Guidelines. The home is located in a hillside area but the elevation variations in the immediate neighborhood are not great. There is a four foot existing retaining wall to the rear of the property. XVI. - GATES & HEDGES - The proposed project IS consistent with the Guidelines and most of the materials are existing. XVIL LANDSCAPE & HARDSCAPE - The proposed project IS consistent with the Guidelines. The existing driveway material is being replaced with new material. XVIII. FENCES & WALLS - The proposed project IS consistent with the Guidelines for Fences and Walls. IXX. MINIMUM FLOOR AREA & SETBACKS - The proposed project IS consistent with the Minimum Floor Area and existing setbacks. XX. AFFECT ON ADJACENT PROPERTIES & NEIGHBORHOOD - The General Plan Land Use Policy LU -3.5 requires that, "new construction, additions, renovations, and infill developments be sensitive to neighborhood context, building form, scale and colors." The proposed project is consistent with the Single -Family Residential Design Guidelines_ The proposed project does Page 2 of 5 integrate design that mitigates the massing and scale issues with respect to the streetscape as well as adjoining properties. 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 May 19, 2020 via a conference call. Members In Attendance -Vote: Dean Obst, ARB Chair - Yes Lee Kuo - Yes David Arvizu - Yes Patrick Cronin - Yes Signature: APPEALS The ARB's decision may be appealed to the Planning Commission and the City Council, in compliance with Section 9108.07 of the City's Development Code. Section 9108.07.020 of the City's Development Code states: Decisions of the ARB or ARB Chairperson on all matters specified in Section 9108.01.060 (Homeowners Association Architectural Review Board) and 9108.01.070 (Homeowners Association Architectural Review Board Chairperson) may be appealed to the Commission. Section 9108.07.040 of the City's Development Code states: An appeal shall be submitted in writing and shall specifically state the pertinent facts and the basis for the appeal. 1.Pertinent Facts and the Basis for the Appeal. The pertinent facts and the basis for the appeal shall include, at a minimum, the specific grounds for the appeal, where there was an error or abuse of discretion by the previous Review Authority (e.g., Commission, Director, ARB, ARB Chairperson, or other City official) in the consideration and action on the matter being appealed, and/or where the decision was not supported by the evidence on the record. Appeals filed by a City official, a Commissioner, or a Councilmember shall be exempt from the requirements of this Page 3of5 Subparagraph. 2.Shall be Filed within 10 Days. The appeal shall be filed with the Department within io days following the actual date the decision was rendered. a.Appeals addressed to the Council shall be filed with Planning Services. 3.Accompanied by Filing Fee. The appeal shall be accompanied by the filing fee identified in the Fee Schedule_ 4.Suspension of Action. Once an appeal is filed, any action on the associated project is suspended until the appeal is processed and a final decision is rendered by the applicable Review Authority. Page 4 of 5