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Date: 5-13-20 File No. 1257
Project Address: 1015 Coronado Dry Arcadia CA 91007
Association Name: Santa Anita Village
Applicant Name: Kamen Lai
Property Owner(s) Name: Erika Hsu
Project Description: New 2 story Prairie style home
FINDINGS
Only check those that are apply and provide a written explanation for each
The proposed project is consistent with the Site Planning Principles and
Neighborhood Context Guidelines.
Explanation: This project is visually harmonious with the site and neighborhood.
Setbacks, heights, proportions, and low pitch rooflines complement the architecture.
Building footprint has adequate variance.
The proposed project is consistent with the Forms and Mass Guidelines.
Explanation: The building base visually anchors by being more massive.
The proposed 23” height respects neighboring mostly one story properties.
The proposed project is consistent with the Frontage Conditions Guidelines.
Explanation: The height and landscaping is compatible in the neighborhood.
The proposed project is consistent with the Garages and Driveways Guidelines.
Explanation
The garage is attached and located to the rear providing a view
corridor. A welcomed feature.
The proposed project is consistent with the Architectural Styles Guidelines.
Explanation: This prairie style house has clear and distinctive features of the style.
All details (windows, doors, sills) are consistent with the style on all 4 elevations.
Low pitched roof, broad overhanging eaves, use of natural elements
The proposed project is consistent with the Height, Bulk, and Scale Guidelines.
Explanation: Proposed first and second story eves blend with the immediate
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neighboring properties. Second floor massing is scaled much smaller than the
first floor.
The proposed project is consistent with the Roofline Guidelines.
Explanation: The roof pitch is consistent throughout. Similar roof forms are
found in the neighborhood.
The proposed project is consistent with the Entries Guidelines.
Explanation: The height of the entry is compatible with the neighborhood.
The design of the door is harmonious with the chosen Prairie style.
The proposed project is consistent with the Windows and Doors Guidelines.
Jeld-Wen windows and doors with SDL divided contured lites dark
chocolate color
The proposed project is consistent with the Articulation Guidelines.
Explanation: Building articulation is adequate.
The proposed project is consistent with the Facade Details Guidelines.
Explanation: The façade treatment relevant to the house’s style is carried
throughout the entire house on all facades.
The proposed project is consistent with the Colors and Materials Guidelines.
Explanation: The colors are consistent with the chosen architectural style and will
blend with the neighborhood.
The proposed project is consistent with the Accessory Lighting Guidelines.
Explanation: Exterior light fixtures are complementary to the style.
The proposed project is consistent with the Fences, Walls, Gates, and Hedges
Explanation: The block walls are to be covered in a tan stucco. The neighbor’s sides
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are to be stucco also only if the adjacent neighbors agree. Otherwise the neighbors’
sides will remain bare CMU
The proposed project as shown on the conceptual landscape plan is consistent with
the Impervious Coverage and Landscape Areas Guidelines.
ACTION
Pursuant to City’s Development Code Section 9107.20.050, a Site Plan and Design Review in the
Homeowners Association Areas may be approved only if it is found that the proposed development
is consistent with the City’s adopted Design Guidelines.
X APPROVED CONDITIONALLY APPROVED DENIED
Date of ARB Meeting: 5-13-20
ARB Members Rendering the Above Decision:
AYES: Albrecht, Hu, Shen, Thompson
NOES: none
There is a ten (10) day appeal period for this application. To file an appeal, a completed
Appeal Application form must be submitted to the City’s Planning Division along with a
$600.00 appeal fee p.m. on_May 26, 2020. You will be notified if an appeal is filed.
Approved designs shall expire in one year May 14, 2021 from the effective date unless
plans are submitted to Building Services for plan-check, a building permit is issued and
the construction is diligently pursued, a certificate of occupancy has been issued, or the
approval is renewed. The final plans must be consistent with the approved design
concept plans and any conditions of approval. Any inconsistency from the approved
design concept plans may preclude the issuance of a building permit.
An extension may be granted by the ARB or designee, or the Review Authority that
approved the project for a maximum period of one (1) year from the initial expiration
date. An extension can only be granted if the required findings can be made. Please
note that acceptance of an extension request does not indicate approval of an
extension.
You may visit the City’s website at www.ArcadiaCA.gov/noticesanddecisions to view
this document. If you have any questions regarding the above decision, please contact
the ARB Chairperson at 626-447-5092 or laurie229@gmail.com
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